Versant
news, sports and entertainment
Sr.SoftwareEngineer,IOS-FandangoatHome
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“Sr. Software Engineer, IOS - Fandango at Home at Versant. Skills: iOS development, Swift, Apple frameworks, AVFoundation, AVPlayer, HLS streaming, DRM, FairPlay, video playback optimization. Design, build, and evolve our iOS Video Player SDK. enabling reliable, high-quality streaming across our platforms”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver scalable playback solutions; continuously improve performance and quality of experience; deliver high-quality releases; support long-term maintainability; ensuring audiences can seamlessly engage with the content they love
Industry & Context.
Diagnose and resolve complex playback issues
external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
experience in iOS development with deep proficiency in Swift and Apple frameworks (AVFoundation, AVPlayer), Hands-on expertise with HLS streaming, DRM (FairPlay), and video playback optimization, Solid understanding of streaming protocols, playback performance, and debugging issues such as buffering and bitrate adaptation, Experience building scalable, maintainable systems and contributing to shared SDKs or platform components
Nice to Have
Familiarity with analytics, QoE metrics, and instrumentation is a plus, Exposure to additional platforms (Android, Roku, web) or video ad integrations (VAST/VMAP) is a plus
What You'll Do.
and evolve our iOS Video Player SDK
high-quality streaming across our platforms
and maintain a robust iOS Video Player SDK using Swift and Apple media frameworks
Lead and contribute to scalable architecture for cross-platform video playback solutions
Implement and optimize streaming features including HLS playback
and offline capabilities
Diagnose and resolve complex playback issues across the video delivery pipeline
improving performance and reliability
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partnering closely with cross-platform engineers, QA, and operations; Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, QA, and operations teams; collaborating effectively across teams; partnering across disciplines to solve complex problems
Communication Scope
communicating openly; sharing insights, challenges, and progress
Full Job Description
VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most. As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service. VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world. The Opportunity As a Senior iOS Software Engineer on the Fandango APEX Video Player team, you will play a critical role in shaping the video playback experience for millions of users. You’ll design, build, and evolve our iOS Video Player SDK, enabling reliable, high-quality streaming across our platforms. This role sits at the intersection of mobile engineering and video technology, partnering closely with cross-platform engineers, QA, and operations to deliver scalable playback solutions and continuously improve performance and quality of experience. Why This Role Matters: Video playback is core to Fandango’s digital experience. Your work will directly impact streaming reliability, performance, and innovation—ensuring audiences can seamlessly engage with the content they love. Work Environment: This is a fully remote role with opportunities for intentional in-person collaboration (~10%) for team building, planning, and key moments that benefit from face-to-face connection. What You'll
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