Senior Software Engineer, Video Compression

• Partner with research engineers across levels to implement and validate video compression ideas, delivering reproducible prototypes and integration-ready code 

• Design, implement, and optimize video codec software components with strong engineering rigor (correctness, performance, maintainability, and testability). 

• Provide software implementation guidance and technical reviews (architecture, coding style, performance trade-offs), helping unblock research execution and improve delivery velocity. 

• Build and improve shared infrastructure (e.g., testing pipelines, scripts, datasets, configurations, regression tests, profiling tools) to scale team experimentation and quality. 

• Integrate and profile tool interactions, ensuring stable baselines and reliable comparisons across experiments and platforms. 

• Communicate technical findings and implementation insights to internal stakeholders and, when needed, to clients/partners and industry audiences. 

• Mentor and support teammates through code reviews, interview participation, technical discussions, and onboarding to engineering best practices. 

Qualifications: Minimum: 

• Ph.D. or M.S. (EE/CS or related) with 2+ and 6+ years of relevant research and/or product experience in video compression, respectively. 

• Experience with standards reference software, conformance/bitstream compliance, and maintaining stable experimental baselines. 

• Solid understanding of at least one modern video coding standard, including HEVC/H.265, VP9, VVC/H.266, AV1, AV2, or ECM. 

• Expert-level C/C++ skills, with strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization capability. 

• Proven experience developing video codec software, including hands-on development of software video encoders (e.g., encoder architecture, tool integration, rate control, performance optimization, or real-time pipelines). 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers and cross-functional partners. 

• Track record of technical impact through high-quality software delivery, performance improvements, and/or widely used internal tooling. 

Preferred: 

• Hands-on implementation experience in one or more coding tool areas (e.g., intra/inter prediction, transform/quantization, in-loop filtering, entropy coding, high-level syntax). 

• Experience with performance portability and optimization (SIMD, multithreading, and platform-aware profiling). 

• Familiarity with IP generation workflows and supporting patent filings (e.g., evidence generation, documentation, and collaboration with patent counsel). 

• 401(K) matching -- We help you plan and save for retirement with a 401(K) matching program that’s available on day one.  
• Free healthcare plans -- Ofinno covers full premiums for you are your family on select healthcare plans, including employer HSA contributions if applicable. 
• Free Food -- Our kitchen is always fully stocked, including lunch, protein bars, fruit, sodas, coffee, and tea.  
• Unlimited Paid Time Off -- Our lives are enriched by family time, vacations, and personal time. We offer unlimited paid time off and sick leave.  
• On-campus gym -- Unwind, reduce stress and feel great – even when you’re at work. 
• Other benefits, too long to list -- Please discuss with our great People Ops team about additional benefits offered. 

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