Streaming/Video Delivery Architect - PT/FT - US only

Project Overview

We are building Channel 1000, a premium linear FAST platform with three monetization tiers: Free (full ad-supported), Freemium (reduced ads), and Ad-Free.

Budget & Commitment

This is a focused 1-month architecture phase with an expected total budget

We are flexible on the exact rate for the right candidate with strong relevant experience.

Core stack (already defined):

• Muvi → Linear playout engine + automated EPG
• Backblaze B2 → Primary storage (origin)
• Bunny CDN → Global delivery with Origin Shield
• Publica → SSAI + unified auction
• Frequency → Distribution to OEM FAST platforms
• Touchstream → Real-time monitoring
• Conviva → QoE & viewer analytics

We need a senior architect to design the complete end-to-end architecture, integrations, data flows, three-tier logic, diagrams, failover strategies, and operational runbooks. You will incorporate Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) linear streaming best practices.

We welcome thoughtful lightweight recommendations (e.g. orchestration, metadata, SCTE-35 handling) as long as they stay true to the defined stack.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end architecture design & integration specifications
• Three-tier monetization logic (Free / Freemium / Ad-Free)
• SCTE-35 signaling, manifest handling, Bunny Origin Shield optimization, failover strategies
• Architecture diagrams, sequence flows, cost optimization plan, and runbooks
• Lightweight enhancement recommendations while staying true to the core stack

Project Details

• Type: Contract / Freelance
• Duration: 1 month
• Hours: ~35–40 hours per week
• Remote: Fully remote
• Start: ASAP

Note: Muvi and Backblaze B2 accounts are already active. Remaining vendor accounts will be set up in parallel during the first 1–2 weeks.

How to Apply

• Relevant linear/FAST experience (especially Muvi, Publica, Bunny Origin Shield)
• Any WBD or large-scale linear background
• Examples of past architecture work (diagrams welcome)
• Confirmation you can commit ~35–40 hrs/week for 1 month

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) linear streaming operations and their technical practices.