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RCT-Systems

Multi-Cloud Engineer - $279k MAX

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$57.50 - $77/hr

Video encoding systems * Broadcast equipment installation and operations. * IP networking, routing ... Generous PTO and flexible schedules * $500.00 annual technology allowance RCT Systems is committed ...

RCT Systems

Multi-Cloud Engineer - $279k MAX

Chantilly, VA

$57.50 - $77/hr

Video encoding systems * Broadcast equipment installation and operations. * IP networking, routing ... Generous PTO and flexible schedules * $500.00 annual technology allowance RCT Systems is committed ...

Netflix

Software Engineer, Media Encoding Pipelines (L4)

$250K - $413K/yr

... video podcasts, and more. We are looking for talented engineers to join our team and elevate our ... Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about ...

Netflix

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$250K - $413K/yr

... video podcasts, and more. We are looking for talented engineers to join our team and elevate our ... Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about ...

Netflix

Software Engineer, Media Encoding Pipelines (L4)

$250K - $413K/yr

... video podcasts, and more. We are looking for talented engineers to join our team and elevate our ... Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about ...

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As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for flexible video encoding in the United States is $25.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $29.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Video Encoding vs Video Compression Specialist?

AspectFlexible Video EncodingVideo Compression Specialist
Required CredentialsKnowledge of encoding standards, codecs, and software toolsUnderstanding of compression algorithms and codecs
Work EnvironmentMedia production, broadcasting, streaming servicesVideo editing, post-production, media companies
Industry UsageEncoding videos for various platforms and formatsReducing video file sizes while maintaining quality
Search & Comparison IntentOptimizing video delivery and compatibilityImproving storage and transmission efficiency

Flexible Video Encoding focuses on converting videos into different formats and resolutions for compatibility and streaming, while Video Compression Specialists concentrate on reducing file sizes through compression techniques without significantly sacrificing quality. Both roles require knowledge of codecs and work within media industries, but their primary goals differ: encoding emphasizes format versatility, compression emphasizes efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Video Encoding job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, and 30% Part Time. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,887 per year, or $25.4 per hour.
Senior Principal Video Player and Video Encoding Engineer

Senior Principal Video Player and Video Encoding Engineer

Oracle

Nashville, TN • On-site

$121K - $167K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 hours ago

Oracle rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 191 rated software companies

Job description

Job Description
Work Locations:
  • Nashville, TN
  • Austin, TX
  • Broomfield, CO
  • Seattle, WA
  • Redwood City, CA

Overview
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is building Oracle Video @ Edge, a next-generation streaming platform for live and linear video delivery. We are seeking a Senior Principal Video Player and Video Encoding Engineer to define how encoded media is prepared, delivered, and played back across OVE-supported environments.
This role will connect player behavior, encoding and packaging decisions, low-latency streaming, hybrid delivery paths, and QoE outcomes into a coherent engineering strategy for OVE.
Why OCI
  • Build next-generation live streaming infrastructure with direct viewer impact
  • Work across media, networking, edge delivery, playback, and encoding systems
  • Shape a greenfield platform with strong strategic priority
  • Solve practical problems that determine customer adoption and live-event readiness

Responsibilities
Responsibilities
  • Define OVE playback and encoding architecture for live and linear streaming
  • Design encoding ladders, GOP structures, CMAF packaging profiles, and low-latency media preparation strategies
  • Develop or guide player integrations across web, mobile, and CTV environments
  • Tune ABR, buffering, startup, failover, and latency behavior for hybrid UDP and HTTP delivery
  • Partner with relay, control plane, observability, and customer teams to debug end-to-end playback issues
  • Define quality metrics and validation workflows for encoding and playback performance
  • Support customer pilots, live-event readiness, and post-event analysis

Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in video player development, media streaming systems, encoding systems, or related infrastructure
  • Deep expertise in HLS, DASH, CMAF, low-latency streaming, ABR, buffering, and playback QoE
  • Strong understanding of video encoding, codecs, bitrate ladders, GOP design, packaging, and device decode constraints
  • Experience with DRM, ad break transitions, timed metadata, and live-event playback behavior is preferred
  • Strong debugging skills across client, edge, origin, CDN, encoded media, and backend systems
  • Programming experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Java, Go, Python, or similar production languages

Qualifications
Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $96,800 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC5
About Us
Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.
True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

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Headquarters location

Redwood City, CA, US

Year founded

1977

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