Video Encoding Engineer – IP Video

pureIntegration is a technology consulting firm with 22+ years of experience servicing Fortune 100 clients headquartered in the DC area. We serve clients in the fastest growing industry of communications, media, and entertainment.

Job Description
We are seeking a

hands‑on Video Encoding Engineer

to join our IP Video Engineering team. This role will support our existing encoding engineer by taking ownership of key tasks related to encoding workflows, system setup, and video quality measurement. The ideal candidate is an independent contributor who can operate with minimal guidance and thrives in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

This is an on‑site W‑2 hourly role with a 9‑12 month engagement.

The

hourly rate is

$62 - $67 . Candidates will be paid within this range based on their work experience and skills. Candidates are also eligible for limited benefits such as 401(k) match, health insurance, professional development, trainings, our referral bonus program, and our wellness program.

Responsibilities

Install operating systems on bare‑metal servers and configure software environments.

Set up and maintain encoding workflows using

HEVC

and other advanced codecs.

Connect encoders to packaging systems within an IP video delivery pipeline.

Join and troubleshoot multicast streams in an IP video environment.

Run and analyze video quality tools such as

VMAF

and

SIMMWAVE

to evaluate and optimize encoding performance.

Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth integration of encoding components with downstream systems.

Provide support in day‑to‑day encoding tasks to reduce workload on existing engineers.

Qualifications

Strong

Linux administration skills , including software installation, system configuration, and troubleshooting.

Experience with

video encoding technologies

( HEVC

required, other codecs a plus).

Familiarity with

IP video delivery

concepts and multicast networking.

Experience with

video quality assessment tools

( VMAF ,

SIMMWAVE

preferred).

Ability to connect encoders to packagers and troubleshoot workflow issues.

Hands‑on, self‑starter attitude with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Information
pureIntegration is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE); qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Additionally, the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 grants you rights regarding transparency in wage information. To learn more, please refer to this link.

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