People & Culture
The Place for People who want to
Build the Future of Media
We're building a community of engineers who care deeply about media technology, and who want to grow alongside the platforms that shape it.
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Why Qualabs
More than a Job, a Place to Grow!
At Qualabs, engineers work on some of the most technically interesting problems in media: live streaming at scale, emerging standards, platform architectures that serve millions of viewers. But the reason people stay isn’t just the technical challenge.
Deep technical work that matters
You’ll spend your career on real problems, not feature factories or CRUD apps. Encoding, live operations, DRM, standards implementations, infrastructure that can’t fail. Work that compounds.
A team that invests in you
Your growth is our growth. We invest in technical development, create paths for senior and principal-level careers, and make sure the work you do here makes you more valuable to the industry — not just to us.
A community, not just a company
You’ll contribute to open source, participate in industry events, help build the standards the industry uses. The engineering community knows Qualabs, and when you’re here, it knows you too.
How We Operate
Values that guide everything we do
Service-Driven Mindset
We connect with a genuine intention to help. We listen first, understand the context, and act with a strong sense of ownership toward our clients and teammates. Our goal is not just to deliver — it's to create meaningful value in every interaction.
Excellence in Execution
We hold a high bar for the quality of our work. We care about details, outcomes, and long-term impact. Excellence is not about perfection — it's about consistently delivering work we're proud of.
True Collaboration
We work as one team. We share context and knowledge openly, challenge ideas constructively, and take shared ownership of outcomes. We believe the best solutions emerge when diverse perspectives come together with trust, transparency, and honest feedback.
Pragmatic Decision-Making
We focus on what works. We prioritize progress over theory and results over unnecessary complexity. We adapt to reality, make informed trade-offs, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
Belonging & Community
We build real connections. We care about the people we work with, both inside and outside, and take pride in being part of Qualabs. We actively create an environment where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to grow together.
Life at Qualabs
What our people say
At Qualabs, I feel supported and genuinely cared for. In every project I've been part of, I've never felt alone in a leadership role, and that's one of the things I value the most. Qualabs has given me the opportunity to grow, learn, and build greater confidence in myself by trusting me with the space to develop.
Working at Qualabs is a unique mix of genuine human warmth but also high technical standards. There is a culture of empathy and service not only toward our clients, but internally toward the team that creates an incredible work environment. It's a true pleasure collaborating with skilled colleagues every day. The challenges and opportunities I've been given here have helped me improve both as a professional and as an individual.
What I like most about Qualabs is its people: an accessible team, genuine collaboration across areas, and an inclusive, easygoing culture. Day-to-day, the hybrid setup gives you flexibility, but what really stands out are the challenging projects that constantly push you to learn and explore new things. I really value getting to work side by side with industry leaders on such a variety of projects. There's always someone within the company you can learn from too, in a work environment that gives you real room to grow. I started here as a developer, and over time I picked up new technologies and soft skills that gradually moved me into a leadership role.
I was drawn to Qualabs because of the exciting projects they work on, knowing I'd find challenges that drive both my personal and professional growth. Working on a high-impact project naturally pushes our team to maintain high quality standards, constantly keeping us at the cutting edge of technology. Beyond the tech, whenever moments of uncertainty arise, having a supportive, human-first team brings immense peace of mind. As a parent of a young child, life can be unpredictable, so I deeply value the daily flexibility that allows me to balance quality personal time with professional success.
What I loved from the start at Qualabs is the people and the vibe. It's warm, down-to-earth, and everyone genuinely cares about what we do. We get to work with technology that's literally being built right now in media tech. It's the kind of place where you keep learning.
At Qualabs, I feel supported and genuinely cared for. In every project I've been part of, I've never felt alone in a leadership role, and that's one of the things I value the most. Qualabs has given me the opportunity to grow, learn, and build greater confidence in myself by trusting me with the space to develop.
Working at Qualabs is a unique mix of genuine human warmth but also high technical standards. There is a culture of empathy and service not only toward our clients, but internally toward the team that creates an incredible work environment. It's a true pleasure collaborating with skilled colleagues every day. The challenges and opportunities I've been given here have helped me improve both as a professional and as an individual.
What I like most about Qualabs is its people: an accessible team, genuine collaboration across areas, and an inclusive, easygoing culture. Day-to-day, the hybrid setup gives you flexibility, but what really stands out are the challenging projects that constantly push you to learn and explore new things. I really value getting to work side by side with industry leaders on such a variety of projects. There's always someone within the company you can learn from too, in a work environment that gives you real room to grow. I started here as a developer, and over time I picked up new technologies and soft skills that gradually moved me into a leadership role.
I was drawn to Qualabs because of the exciting projects they work on, knowing I'd find challenges that drive both my personal and professional growth. Working on a high-impact project naturally pushes our team to maintain high quality standards, constantly keeping us at the cutting edge of technology. Beyond the tech, whenever moments of uncertainty arise, having a supportive, human-first team brings immense peace of mind. As a parent of a young child, life can be unpredictable, so I deeply value the daily flexibility that allows me to balance quality personal time with professional success.
What I loved from the start at Qualabs is the people and the vibe. It's warm, down-to-earth, and everyone genuinely cares about what we do. We get to work with technology that's literally being built right now in media tech. It's the kind of place where you keep learning.
Your toolkit
Built to support your best self
We invest in what actually matters: flexibility, learning opportunities, health, and space to be human. Because the best work happens when people are supported and valued.
Labs & innovation
Space to experiment. Contribute to open-source, prototype new ideas, and work with cutting-edge video tech.
Community & Learning
Meetups, summer camps, tech talks. Where people building media actually meet and grow.
Global Communication
Work alongside engineers worldwide. We invest in your ability to communicate and collaborate internationally.
Hybrid & flexible
We love when you are in the office! We know that is where spontaneous conversations happen, and we genuinely love that. We also support you working from home when you need it.
Open positions
Ready for your next challenge?
Video Engineering
Video Software Engineer
Join our video engineering team building streaming, OTT, and broadcast platforms. You'll work with video technologies like MP4, HLS, ffmpeg, and the Norsk SDK, alongside Python, Node.js, and cloud-native tooling to ship production-grade media software.
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We're always looking for engineers who want to work at the frontier of media technology. If you think that's you, let's talk.
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