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Whatnot

Software Engineer, Video

New York, NY · On-site

$190K - $260K/yr

As our next Video Engineer you should have: * 6+ years of software engineering experience. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience. * Experience with ...

Eluvio

Senior Software Engineer - Video

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$150K - $197.70K/yr

Eluvio is a highly-focused and ambitious team of systems/networking/application/video software engineers, data scientists, and security experts working together to implement the vision of the Content ...

Eluvio

Senior Software Engineer - Video

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$150K - $197.70K/yr

Eluvio is a highly-focused and ambitious team of systems/networking/application/video software engineers, data scientists, and security experts working together to implement the vision of the Content ...

Eluvio

Senior Software Engineer - Video

Berkeley, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $197.70K/yr

Eluvio is a highly-focused and ambitious team of systems/networking/application/video software engineers, data scientists, and security experts working together to implement the vision of the Content ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for afternoon video software engineer in the United States is $150,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Afternoon Video Software Engineer vs Afternoon Video Developer?

AspectAfternoon Video Software EngineerAfternoon Video Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; experience with video processing technologiesBachelor's in Computer Science, Software Development, or related; familiarity with video APIs and programming languages
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with cross-functional teams on video platform developmentFocuses on coding, testing, and implementing video features within applications
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, media firms, streaming servicesMedia companies, app developers, online streaming platforms

The main difference between an Afternoon Video Software Engineer and an Afternoon Video Developer lies in their scope of work. Engineers typically handle system architecture and complex problem-solving, while Developers focus on coding and implementing specific features. Both roles require similar credentials and work in related environments, often within the same industry sectors.

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Infographic showing various Afternoon Video Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 39% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 9% Temporary, 13% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $150,000 per year, or $72.1 per hour.
Software Engineer, Video AI/ML Specialist

Software Engineer, Video AI/ML Specialist

Meta

New York, NY

$184K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

117th of 184 rated software companies

Job description

At Meta, we're developing innovative products that enable people to connect with loved ones and push the boundaries of computing platforms. As a Video Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of products, including Messenger, Video, Groups, News Feed, Search, AR/VR, and GenAI, building cutting-edge video solutions that drive billions of interactions per day. You'll help create new features, improve existing products, and develop immersive video experiences that bring people closer together. By joining our team, you'll be part of creating products used by billions of people worldwide, solving complex technical problems, and shaping the future of online connection and community.
Software Engineer, Video AI/ML Specialist Responsibilities:
  • Research, develop, and troubleshoot real time communication systems, related to video and audio codecs, cameras, displays, and microphones
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand features, operation, and specify enhancements
  • Optimize and improve video codec efficiency, encode rate control, processing speed, video pre/post-processing, and error resilience
  • Debugging and diagnosing quality of end-to-end video experience on lossy networks in real-time communication scenarios
  • Define the video optimization roadmap for both low-end and high-end networks and devices
  • Lead the definition and implementation of media processing pipeline
  • Continuously improve the efficiency of the automated test tooling by leveraging the internal automated test infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 4+ years of experience
  • 3+ years relevant video software engineering experience in industry settings
  • Experience in C/C++ multithreaded programming
  • Experience leading large or complex projects, defined goals and delivered milestones by leading teams

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Full end-to-end neural-compression techniques at scale, for FoA verticals (Calling, VOD etc.)
  • Expertise in neural video/image compression, AI research
  • Designing AI/ML-based compression algorithms to reduce the platform's compute footprint, while improving end-user experience
  • Using ML-based quality metrics and metadata for large-scale quality evaluation
  • Benchmarking of traditional and novel audio/video processing use cases
  • Knowledge of multimedia stack, including containers, codecs, and AV synchronization
  • Leveraging AI-based enhancement tools that complement standard video-codecs (AV1)
  • Experience with computer vision, video/image codecs, or video/image processing
  • Experience with state-of-the-art video codecs e.g. H.264/AVC, HEVC, AV1, AV2
  • Industry experience in Video-on-Demand, RTC, or videos at scale
  • Experience designing power-efficient software for mobile or embedded systems
  • Intelligent algorithms to improve video quality for calling and video conferencing
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$183,997/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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