Product Manager – Video Playback Job at Beacon Hill in Los Angeles
Beacon Hill, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90079
Product Manager – Video Playback
Remote for candidates local either in NYC, Los Angeles or Tempe Arizona
Seeking a Technical Product Manager to own the roadmap and delivery of video playback features across a high‑scale streaming platform. This role partners closely with engineering and QA to drive player enhancements, improve QoE, and ensure smooth, reliable user experiences during major live events.
Must‑Haves
- 3-5 years in technical Product Management (media/streaming preferred).
- Video playback product experience (frameworks, QoE, streaming workflows).
- Strong technical skills: requirements, user stories, UAT, partnering with engineers.
- Proven Agile delivery experience across complex technical products.
- Excellent communication and ability to operate in fast‑paced environments.
- Flexibility to support distributed teams and key live events.
Responsibilities
- Own roadmap, sprint goals, and feature delivery for video playback products.
- Write user stories/requirements and manage UAT with engineering & QA.
- Coordinate releases, manage dependencies, and support live event playback.
- Translate technical challenges into clear product direction and communicate progress to stakeholders.
- Drive continuous quality improvements and stay current with emerging playback technologies.
Nice‑to‑Haves
- Knowledge of streaming tech (HLS, ExoPlayer, AVPlayer, Roku).
- Familiarity with QoE metrics, ABR, or tools like Mux/Conviva.
- Experience with APIs, debugging tools, or CI/CD workflows.
Interested candidates may submit their resumes online or call at for further information regarding the position.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.