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... 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 ...

... 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 ...

Firmware Developer

Austin, TX · On-site

$116.15K - $182.40K/yr

Video encoding/decoding (H.264, H.265, SVC) * Strong communication skills and a collaborative ... Flexible spending account * Life insurance * Generous time off policies, including; * 4-12 weeks ...

Firmware Developer

Austin, TX

$116.15K - $182.40K/yr

Video encoding/decoding (H.264, H.265, SVC) * Strong communication skills and a collaborative ... Flexible spending account * Life insurance * Generous time off policies, including; * 4-12 weeks ...

Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro) Media Encoder and After Effects, and ... For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation. For our hourly team members, we offer up to ...

Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro) Media Encoder and After Effects, and ... For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation. For our hourly team members, we offer up to ...

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As of May 30, 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 May 2026, with employment types broken down into 13% Full Time, and 87% Part Time. Highlights an 14% Hybrid, and 86% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,887 per year, or $25.4 per hour.
Software Engineer, Media Encoding Pipelines (L4)

Software Engineer, Media Encoding Pipelines (L4)

Netflix

$250K - $413K/yr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Netflix rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 64 rated media


Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology.

Come be a part of what's next. The mission of Encoding Technologies is to deliver the best A/V experiences to our members and our studio customers via media innovations. A critical component to achieve this goal is the highly scalable cloud based encoding pipelines to support generating media assets of various formats and quality levels, and propagating media metadata associated with these assets across the surrounding ecosystem.

Media Encoding Pipelines team focuses on developing such infrastructure to support workflow orchestration, metadata publishing, task prioritization and catalog management. In recent years our scope has expanded from supporting the on demand streaming service to ads, free-to-air broadcast television, video podcasts, and more. We are looking for talented engineers to join our team and elevate our system to the next level.

You will be successful in this role if you: Are a quick learner and excited about learning new technologies Passionate about automated testing, code quality and engineering best practices Thrive in an environment with lots of context and minimal guidance Enjoy collaborating with both technical and non-technical partners from cross-functional teams and have excellent communication skills Enjoy taking full ownership of projects from conception to production Qualifications: 2+ years of working experience Proficient in Java and OO design principles Experience in designing and developing large scale distributed systems Experience with cloud computing platforms such as Amazon AWS Bonus: Experience in media encoding system development Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range.

The range for this role is $250,000.00 - $413,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits

We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

See more details about our Benefits here. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams.

We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service. Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.


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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997