Wowza operates a video streaming platform built on GPU-accelerated codecs (H.264, HEVC, VP8) and low-latency protocols (WebRTC, LLHLS, RTMP). The tech stack reveals a deeply engineered streaming backbone—Java, C/C++, FFmpeg, GStreamer—paired with cloud deployment across AWS, Azure, and Google. Hiring momentum is sales-driven (9 open roles vs. 5 engineering), signaling a shift from product-building toward channel expansion and federal/state-local market penetration.
Wowza develops video infrastructure for live streaming and on-demand delivery, serving media, enterprise, government, aerospace, and healthcare sectors. The platform handles complex streaming workflows including codec optimization, hardware acceleration, and large-scale packaging pipelines. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, Wowza operates at 51–200 employees with SOC 2 compliance. Active projects reflect dual momentum: technical depth (advanced codec workflows, streaming engine features) and commercial expansion (Americas channel build, federal/SLED market growth, partner program scaling).
Wowza supports WebRTC, LLHLS, RTMP, and RTSP for streaming, with codec support including H.264, HEVC, and VP8. The platform includes GPU acceleration via NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD hardware for codec operations.
Wowza deploys on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The stack also includes Tableau and Looker for analytics, and Google Analytics 4 for customer instrumentation.
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