Software Engineer (w/m/d) - TV - smartclip Europe GmbH

We use AI to accelerate - not to replace thinking.

We design the system, steer the output, and take responsibility for what we ship.

Fast where it makes sense. Careful where it matters.

Activities

• Take JavaScript beyond the browser – run it on Smart TVs, HbbTV, CTV, and DVB devices.
• Join a guild of JS veterans building frameworks and SDKs that run everywhere – Web, Mobile, TV.
• Embrace responsibility: automated tests are as important as conquering the final boss.
• Develop and optimize frameworks & SDKs for a wide range of devices.
• Write tests to ensure your solutions stay rock-solid.
• Hunt bugs in the wild so that what works in the lab survives all end‑game challenges (TV manufacturers included).
• Dive deep into HbbTV/CTV/DVB protocol worlds – yes, there are Easter eggs.

Requirements

• Bring at least 3 years of software engineering experience.
• Master VanillaJS (including Prototypes, ES3‑ES5).
• Excel with TypeScript + Node.js.
• Use testing frameworks like Mocha, Supertest, Puppeteer, or Playwright.
• Work confidently with Git.

Bonus Experience

• Smart TV / HbbTV / CTV / DVB experience.
• Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins.
• Grafana, Graylog, Apache Spark.

Team & Culture

• Ownership over tickets: you're trusted with real responsibility, not just tasks; no unnecessary bureaucracy or micromanagement.
• Build > Talk: we test what works, not what sounds good. Fail fast, learn faster.
• High standards, low ego: we take our work seriously, not ourselves. Direct feedback, honest collaboration, no drama.
• Stay sharp: hackathons, conferences, community – we invest in your growth and keep you at the cutting edge.
• Benefits: 30 days of vacation; Dec 24 & 31 off; Smart Fridays (4‑day week possible); mobility (Germany ticket & JobRad); sports & health offerings; mental health support; corporate benefits; RTL+ access, and more.