Senior Engineering Manager - Streaming Platform

About Arlo:

At Arlo, we're passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers' expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they're at home or away, and we're committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry. Arlo's deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day.

We're seeking a seasoned and driven Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Streaming Platform team at Arlo. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in technical complexity, embraces operational chaos, and knows how to bring structure, clarity, and velocity to platform-level engineering teams.

You will be responsible for the foundational systems that power real-time video and audio streaming experiences from millions of devices to our global user base. Our stack involves both RTSP and SIP protocols, and the ideal candidate has deep familiarity with both - not just in theory, but in production at scale.

This is a high-impact leadership position that requires a blend of technical depth, operational excellence, and people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Streaming Platform team, building a high-performing culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability.

• Drive the architecture, implementation, and stability of core RTSP and SIP server infrastructure.

• Provide hands-on technical leadership, including guidance on C++, Java, and systems-level debugging when needed.

• Bring order to chaos - stabilize flaky systems, reduce firefighting, and build for reliability and observability.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (Mobile, Web, Camera Firmware, DevOps) to ensure end-to-end streaming experiences are seamless.

• Hire and grow top-tier engineering talent, mentor engineers, and help grow future leaders within the team.

• Establish clear roadmaps, priorities, and metrics that align with business goals and customer outcomes.

• Own incident response processes, SLAs, and long-term improvements for the streaming platform.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience, with 3+ years in an engineering management role.

• Proven success leading streaming/media teams, ideally with experience managing RTSP and/or SIP servers in production.

• Solid programming background in C++ and Java, with an ability to dive into code and guide architectural decisions.

• Strong track record in building reliable, scalable backend systems in fast-paced environments.

• Experience navigating high-stakes operational environments with a cool head and decisive leadership.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - able to align technical teams and influence cross-functional partners.

• A knack for identifying and hiring great engineers and building a team that people want to join.

• Bias for action, curiosity to explore, and resilience to thrive amid ambiguity.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with media frameworks, camera streaming, or VoIP systems.

• Familiarity with cloud video delivery pipelines and edge computing.

• Knowledge of protocol optimization, low latency streaming, or custom SIP implementations

The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at commencement of employment and is expected to be between USD$160,000-244,000/year. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including role, job-related knowledge, skills, relevant education and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including bonus, equity, and a full range of benefits. Details of all benefits will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

We're committed to inclusivity and selecting the strongest candidate-no matter their background. Even if you don't meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. We're happy to support growth in areas essential to the role. Interested in learning more about our workplace? Visit and follow our LinkedIn, and Glassdoor pages to read employee insights and get updates of what it's like to be part of Arlo.

Arlo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusion and are committed to inclusive, and harassment-free workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on all legally protected statuses in all hiring and employment.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, who are pregnant or have a related medical condition, or who have sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.