Senior Software Engineer - Rust
Do you want to build high-performance software for the future of live media production?
Do you want to build high-performance software for the future of live media production?
At Appear, we develop technology used to power some of the world’s largest broadcasters, sports leagues, and media companies. We are now looking to hire two Senior Software Engineers to strengthen our Dynamite team in Stockholm. In this role, you will design and build performance-critical systems where low latency, reliability, and real-time processing are essential.
This role is focused on developing a new suite of live production applications, including Multiviewer and other production tools used in broadcast environments. These systems allow production teams to monitor, control, and produce live content in flexible and modern ways.
You will collaborate closely with colleagues across our engineering teams in Stockholm, Oslo, and the UK, contributing to solutions used in some of the most demanding live media environments in the world.
What you will work on
Designing and developing native and containerised dynamic media processing software solutions.
Building components for real-time live production systems
Contributing to the development of Multiviewer and future production tools
Working on systems where low latency, reliability and performance are critical
Helping shape the architecture of Appear’s software-defined production platform
Further responsibilities
Write, test and maintain high quality code following best practices and coding standards
Debug, troubleshoot and optimise complex systems to ensure stability and performance
Collaborate closely with QA, Product, Support and other Development teams to deliver integrated solutions
Share knowledge within the team and support the development of other engineers
Stay current with relevant technologies and industry developments to continuously improve our solutions
What you bring to the team
We are looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical problems and building robust, high-quality systems.
Is this you?
Experienced with low-level systems programming, such as Rust, C++ or C
Experience developing high-performance applications, for example within graphics programming, network communication, compression algorithms or similar performance-critical systems
Curious and analytical mindset with a passion for solving complex technical problems
Self-motivated and able to manage changing priorities working with global customers
Nice to have
Background in media processing, networking or broadcast domain
Familiarity with distributed systems, cloud or SaaS environments
Building applications for containerised environments such as Kubernetes
Exposure to high-performance networking, for example RDMA (e.g. libfabric)
Developing production-grade systems with strong focus on robustness and security
Why Appear?
Be part of a growing global company, experiencing cross-cultural collaboration in a diverse and dynamic work environment. We have over 30 different nationalities at our company today!
Hybrid working policy & flexible work hours to accommodate your work-life balance
30 days of annual vacation
Complimentary breakfast served daily at the office
Be part of a growing team with regular social catch-ups, informal after-works, and company-wide events
Regular visits to our Oslo HQ to stay connected with the wider Appear team
Full salary during parental leave
Group life insurance (TGL), occupational accident insurance (TFA), medical insurance (“sjukförsäkring” & “premiebefrielse”) and health care insurance (“sjukvårdsförsäkring”)
Occupational Pension Insurance matching the ITP1 scheme
Travel insurance coverage
Practical information
Application deadline: we will consider applicants on a rolling basis
Location: Centrally located Stockholm office
Language: Excellent spoken and written English
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Appear is a leader in live production technology, specialising in high-capacity, sustainable solutions for media processing and content delivery. Our portfolio is designed to support the most complex scenarios of live event contribution, adapting seamlessly to the ever-evolving dynamics of the media, entertainment, and sports industries.
Over the past 20 years, Appear’s world-renowned team of experts made us the most progressive and forward-thinking company in the industry. Our relentless emphasis on modularity and functional versatility places us at the forefront of driving innovation in live production technology.
We proudly count the world’s leading content creators amongst our esteemed list of customers who trust our solutions to deliver the highest profile live media with integrity and efficiency.
Appear’s global operation includes centres of excellence in Oslo, Sweden, Southampton, Singapore and Los Angeles.
- Department
- Development
- Locations
- Stockholm
