LiveKit helps developers create and scale real-time experiences with globally distributed architecture.

LiveKit is seeking a Staff Infrastructure Engineer to join their mission of helping developers create and scale real-time experiences. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll be instrumental in managing and scaling the core components of LiveKit's infrastructure. The role focuses on ensuring visibility, performance, and reliability of their globally distributed architecture.

You'll be responsible for building and maintaining foundational infrastructure, working with golang codebases, implementing SRE objectives, and leading incident management for complex situations. The position requires expertise in both software engineering and large-scale system administration, with particular emphasis on managing multi-region distributed systems running on Kubernetes.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in infrastructure management, demonstrating passion for maintainability while balancing system complexity with delivery deadlines. Additional valuable skills include incident management experience, Linux networking knowledge, and expertise in troubleshooting latency-sensitive workloads.

LiveKit offers a competitive compensation package including salary and equity, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible vacation policy. The position is fully remote, with all necessary equipment provided. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a high-growth company focused on real-time communication technology.

Staff Infrastructure Engineer position at LiveKit focusing on SRE responsibilities and managing globally distributed systems with competitive compensation and benefits.

Staff Infrastructure Engineer

LiveKit builds open-source APIs to power the future of computing, creating software stacks for other engineers.

LiveKit is revolutionizing the future of computing through open-source APIs, building essential software stacks for engineers. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Media team, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of AI and technology. The role focuses on architecting and building critical services that bridge LiveKit's core infrastructure with broader media and telecommunications ecosystems.

You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Golang, psrpc, GStreamer, RTP, SIP, WHIP, HLS/DASH, and various media codecs. The position requires expertise in media processing, video encoding technologies, and distributed systems. You'll be responsible for creating resilient architectures, optimizing system performance, and implementing innovative solutions for low-latency real-time media workflows.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on technical challenges, can explain complex concepts clearly, and is passionate about continuous learning. You'll join a team of world-class engineers, contributing to open-source projects that have real-world impact. The company offers competitive compensation, including equity, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the world.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to make a lasting impact in the field of media technology while working with a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and practical problem-solving. The role combines deep technical work with the opportunity to shape the future of media processing and distribution systems.

Senior Software Engineer position at LiveKit focusing on media processing, video encoding, and distributed systems, offering remote work and competitive compensation.

Senior Software Engineer, Media

LiveKit builds open-source APIs to power the future of computing, creating software stacks for engineers.

LiveKit is at the forefront of building open-source APIs that are shaping the future of computing. We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Agent Hosting team, where you'll be instrumental in developing groundbreaking innovations in Agentic computing. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the software stack that will drive the next wave of technological advancement.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing the core platform for hosting agents, building resilient systems for global deployment, and creating comprehensive tooling for agent management. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Go, Firecracker, Docker, and Temporal.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in containerization platforms, have a strong understanding of security challenges related to executing untrusted code, and possess extensive experience in distributed systems design and maintenance. Your ability to dive into low-level details to solve complex problems will be crucial.

At LiveKit, we value engineers who obsess over crafting fast, reliable, and practical code solutions. We're looking for someone who can be the go-to person for tough technical problems, works efficiently, and can clearly communicate complex technical concepts. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the world.

Join us in building something truly impactful while contributing to open source alongside world-class engineers. This is an exceptional opportunity for those passionate about AI and technology to make a lasting impact on the future of computing.

Senior Software Engineer position at LiveKit focusing on developing and maintaining agent hosting platforms and distributed systems.

Senior Software Engineer, Agents Hosting

LiveKit is at the forefront of building open-source APIs that are shaping the future of computing. We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Agent Hosting team, where you'll play a crucial role in developing groundbreaking innovations in Agentic computing. 

As a member of our team, you'll be responsible for developing the core platform for hosting agents, building resilient systems for global deployment, and creating comprehensive tooling for agent management. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Go, Firecracker, Docker, and Temporal.

The ideal candidate is someone who obsesses over crafting fast, reliable, and practical code, excels at tackling tough technical problems, and can both build and ship quickly. You should be skilled in containerization platforms, well-versed in security challenges with untrusted code execution, and experienced in distributed systems design.

We offer a competitive compensation package including salary and equity, comprehensive health benefits, and the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to open-source projects alongside world-class engineers and make a lasting impact on the future of technology.

If you're passionate about building scalable, secure, and innovative systems, and want to be part of shaping the next wave of technological advancement in AI and computing, LiveKit is the perfect place for you. We value clear communication, fast learning, and practical problem-solving skills.

Senior Software Engineer position at LiveKit focusing on developing and maintaining agent hosting platforms and distributed systems with emphasis on security and scalability.

LiveKit is at the forefront of building open-source APIs that are shaping the future of computing. We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Agents team, focusing on groundbreaking innovations in Agentic computing. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on the development of software stacks that will drive the next wave of technological advancement.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in designing and developing core functionalities for our Agents framework, working primarily with Python, Node, and Rust. We're looking for someone who can iterate quickly based on community feedback and excel at creating clear documentation for users.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in building LLM-based applications and navigating complex systems. Experience with developer tools is valued, as is the ability to work effectively in a remote environment. You'll thrive here if you're obsessed with crafting fast, reliable, and practical code, and are known for tackling tough technical problems.

At LiveKit, we offer a competitive package including equity, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible vacation policy. You'll have the freedom to work from anywhere while contributing to open source projects alongside world-class engineers. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of technology while working with a team that values technical excellence and innovation.

Senior Software Engineer position at LiveKit, focusing on developing core functionalities for the Agents framework using Python, Node, and Rust in a remote environment.

LiveKit Engineering Jobs

LiveKit helps developers create and scale real-time experiences with globally distributed architecture.