Research Engineer, Video Processing and Codec (Realtime Codec Optimizations) San

Research Engineer, Video Processing and Codec (Realtime Codec Optimizations)
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Employment Type: Regular

Job Code: A76388

Responsibilities

Design and develop commercial realtime video codecs for 2D/3D video, Multiview video, 360‑degree video, light field, etc.

Design and develop encoding and decoding framework and optimization algorithms for live‑streaming use cases.

Research and develop video encoding algorithms on heterogeneous platforms.

Research and develop visual quality‑oriented video coding and processing algorithms.

Prepare encoder/decoder interface documentation.

Participate in the design and implementation of self‑developed transmission protocols.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related disciplines.

Strong computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem‑solving skills.

Good understanding of state‑of‑the‑art compression algorithms.

Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general‑purpose programming languages, including but not limited to C/C++.

Collaborative mindset, with solid written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in development of image/video related applications (live streaming, video conference, offline transcoding).

Familiar with neural‑network‑based image/video coding and processing.

Familiar with one of the video compression standards (e.g., AVS/H.264/H.265/VVC/AV1) and its reference software.

Familiar with NEON/SIMD, and multi‑threading design.

Experience in international standardization work.

Rich experience in video coding standards (e.g., for image/video compression, file format, system).

Publications in academic conferences or journals in the subject.

Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $202,160 – $368,220 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits

Day‑one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) savings plan with company match.

Paid parental leave.

Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.

Life insurance.

Well‑being benefits.

10 paid holidays per year.

10 paid sick days per year.

17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues.

Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems.

Exercising sound judgment.

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