Device Ecosystem Engineering, Partner Engineer APAC

Job description

**The Company and Product Strategy: ** Instant streaming is a core part of Netflix's strategy for the future. Our first product to support instant streaming to TVs was launched in May 2008 and is now available on 100s of products. Our partnerships include global TV/OTT device makers, like Roku, as well as many of the world’s operators, such as Airtel, Singtel, and PCCW. The Netflix Device Platform makes this possible.  **About the role: ** In order to help our partners add the Netflix instant streaming service quickly to their device, we work very closely with these engineering teams to quickly overcome any and all challenges. We are now looking for a senior engineer to take ownership of our most important partners in the emerging market of APAC mainly and help them integrate our SDK into their new products.  The functionality of our platform includes streaming and playback, dynamic UI, security and partner-specific adaptation for new types of devices.  In this role, you’ll apply your experience in software development to a wide variety of technical challenges to achieve the goal of helping our APAC partners bring their products to market on time with the highest quality. Given the focus, this role requires solid communication skills, strong embedded system knowledge and the ability to travel (2 to 3 weeks a quarter) to develop and maintain strong ties with our partners. For more details on the Partner Engineering team, watch [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIYNjobLkAc). This position is based at Hsinchu,Taiwan
·  You are fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin)
·  You are an experienced C++ programmer. 
·  You have experience integrating applications into complex embedded platforms.
·  You know what's important when releasing software to partners – ideally, you have worked as a software developer producing as well as consuming  SDK(Software Development Kit).
·  You're comfortable with proactive outward communication and technical leadership. 
·  You enjoy working side by side with partners on tough problems. Experience working with partners is a plus.
·  Ideally, you have a deep background in one or more of the following: embedded system development, Linux system-level programming, audio/video playback, embedded graphics, and UI programming. 
·  Experience with Android application and Android framework development is a plus.
·  Experience with building device automation and backend technologies is a plus
·  Speaking other foreign language(s) will be a plus (e.g. Spanish, Portuguese or Cantonese)
·  With 2-3 years experience as a team leader or an engineering manager is a plus