Software Engineer - Live Video Streaming (C++/WebRTC)

Position: Software Engineer – Live Video Streaming (C++/WebRTC)

Location: Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week on-site)

Client: Medical Devices

Type - FTE: 6 months - full-time

Responsibilities:

• Design and integrate live streaming features into existing video pipelines.
• Use hardware acceleration for low-latency video processing and streaming.
• Develop secure, high-performance software for medical devices.
• Ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability.

Requirements:

• Expertise in WebRTC and video pipeline frameworks (GStreamer, FFmpeg).
• Strong C++ (C++11+) skills including multithreading and IPC.
• Clear, maintainable coding style and strong communication.
• Proven ownership from prototype to production.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Vonage/TokBox SDK integration and telemetry systems.
• Familiarity with video codecs, Linux environments, and modern C++ (C++23).

ABOUT PLANET PHARMA

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.