Identify and experiment with strategies to reduce training/encoding time and/or to improve GS ... Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about ...
Identify and experiment with strategies to reduce training/encoding time and/or to improve GS ... Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about ...
Firmware Developer
Austin, TX · On-site
$116K - $182K/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 · On-site
$116K - $182K/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 ...
Associate, Video Editor
$70K - $95K/yr
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 ...
Associate, Video Editor
$70K - $95K/yr
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 ...
Firmware Developer
Austin, TX · On-site
$116K - $182K/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 · On-site
$116K - $182K/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 ...
Associate, Video Editor
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$70K - $95K/yr
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 ...
Associate, Video Editor
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$70K - $95K/yr
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 ...
Assistant Video Editor (Project-Based)
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$250/day
Flexible hours around production needs You Have * 3+ years experience assistant editing digital ... Media Encoder and After Effects * Comfortable working with common video codecs, formats and ...
Assistant Video Editor (Project-Based)
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$250/day
Flexible hours around production needs You Have * 3+ years experience assistant editing digital ... Media Encoder and After Effects * Comfortable working with common video codecs, formats and ...
Flexible hours around production needs You Have * 3+ years experience assistant editing digital ... Media Encoder and After Effects * Comfortable working with common video codecs, formats and ...
Flexible hours around production needs You Have * 3+ years experience assistant editing digital ... Media Encoder and After Effects * Comfortable working with common video codecs, formats and ...
Flexible hours around production needs You Have * 3+ years experience assistant editing digital ... Media Encoder and After Effects * Comfortable working with common video codecs, formats and ...
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Flexible hours around production needs You Have * 3+ years experience assistant editing digital ... Media Encoder and After Effects * Comfortable working with common video codecs, formats and ...
Learn to be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - primarily Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Media Encoder ... Positive energy and a strong willingness to learn in an in-person, collaborative setting Flexible 2 ...
Learn to be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - primarily Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Media Encoder ... Positive energy and a strong willingness to learn in an in-person, collaborative setting Flexible 2 ...
Sr. Director, Embedded Engineering
WA · Remote
$126K - $166K/yr
Deep expertise in camera and video systems, including image signal processing and video encoding ... Paid holidays and flexible paid time away * Employee/Friends/Family Discounts * Medical/dental ...
Sr. Director, Embedded Engineering
WA · Remote
$126K - $166K/yr
Deep expertise in camera and video systems, including image signal processing and video encoding ... Paid holidays and flexible paid time away * Employee/Friends/Family Discounts * Medical/dental ...
Staff DevOps Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid
$56.75 - $77.75/hr
Pluses: * Knowledge of streaming video delivery, video encoding workflows, video origin ... Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self. * Generous ...
Staff DevOps Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid
$56.75 - $77.75/hr
Pluses: * Knowledge of streaming video delivery, video encoding workflows, video origin ... Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self. * Generous ...
Staff DevOps Engineer
San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
$62.25 - $85/hr
Pluses: * Knowledge of streaming video delivery, video encoding workflows, video origin ... Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self. * Generous ...
Staff DevOps Engineer
San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
$62.25 - $85/hr
Pluses: * Knowledge of streaming video delivery, video encoding workflows, video origin ... Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self. * Generous ...
Staff DevOps Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$62.25 - $85/hr
Pluses: * Knowledge of streaming video delivery, video encoding workflows, video origin ... Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self. * Generous ...
Staff DevOps Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$62.25 - $85/hr
Pluses: * Knowledge of streaming video delivery, video encoding workflows, video origin ... Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self. * Generous ...
Staff DevOps Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$56.75 - $77.75/hr
Pluses: * Knowledge of streaming video delivery, video encoding workflows, video origin ... Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self. * Generous ...
Staff DevOps Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$56.75 - $77.75/hr
Pluses: * Knowledge of streaming video delivery, video encoding workflows, video origin ... Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self. * Generous ...
Senior Product Manager - Tech, Prime Video, Prime Video Experience Tech
Seattle, WA · On-site
$144K - $190K/yr
We are looking for someone with experience in one or more areas of core video playback (encoding ... Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid ...
Senior Product Manager - Tech, Prime Video, Prime Video Experience Tech
Seattle, WA · On-site
$144K - $190K/yr
We are looking for someone with experience in one or more areas of core video playback (encoding ... Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid ...
... imaging and video encoding pipeline. * Drive Firmware Delivery & Quality: Champion the group ... Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA ...
... imaging and video encoding pipeline. * Drive Firmware Delivery & Quality: Champion the group ... Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA ...
Distributed Systems Engineer (L5 + L6), Compute Runtime
$499K - $900K/yr
The infrastructure enables Netflix's website, video playback, video encoding work, AI/ML workloads ... Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about ...
Distributed Systems Engineer (L5 + L6), Compute Runtime
$499K - $900K/yr
The infrastructure enables Netflix's website, video playback, video encoding work, AI/ML workloads ... Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about ...
$499K - $900K/yr
The infrastructure enables Netflix's website, video playback, video encoding work, AI/ML workloads ... Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about ...
... video encoding, ML, and HPC workloads. This doesn't mean you have or will have all those skills ... Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid ...
... video encoding, ML, and HPC workloads. This doesn't mean you have or will have all those skills ... Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid ...
Distributed Systems Engineer (L5 + L6), Compute Runtime
$499K - $900K/yr
The infrastructure enables Netflix's website, video playback, video encoding work, AI/ML workloads ... Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about ...
Distributed Systems Engineer (L5 + L6), Compute Runtime
$499K - $900K/yr
The infrastructure enables Netflix's website, video playback, video encoding work, AI/ML workloads ... Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about ...
Flexible Video Encoding information
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$15.38 - $17.68
10% of jobs
$19.19 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17.68 - $19.97
23% of jobs
The median wage is $22.27 / hr.
$19.97 - $22.27
17% of jobs
$22.27 - $24.56
12% of jobs
$24.56 - $26.86
5% of jobs
$28.18 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$26.86 - $29.15
14% of jobs
$29.15 - $31.45
6% of jobs
$31.45 - $33.74
5% of jobs
$33.74 - $36.04
5% of jobs
$36.04 - $38.33
1% of jobs
$38.33 - $40.63
1% of jobs
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How much do flexible video encoding jobs pay per hour?
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?
| Aspect | Flexible Video Encoding | Video Compression Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Knowledge of encoding standards, codecs, and software tools | Understanding of compression algorithms and codecs |
| Work Environment | Media production, broadcasting, streaming services | Video editing, post-production, media companies |
| Industry Usage | Encoding videos for various platforms and formats | Reducing video file sizes while maintaining quality |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Optimizing video delivery and compatibility | Improving 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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$110/hr
Full-time
Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 24 days ago
Netflix rating
5.8
Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
57th of 65 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 Role
Gaussian Splatting (GS) is a 3D/4D scene reconstruction technique that enables photorealistic novel-view synthesis with low rendering complexity, making it attractive for deployment on consumer devices such as TVs, streaming sticks, phones, and laptops. Realizing this vision requires addressing several open technical challenges, such as a significant reduction in model training/encoding time and more efficient compression. As part of the Video Algorithms team during this 24-week Fall internship, you will help us investigate the potential of GS as a future streaming format and explore possible improvements, with a focus on building towards a practical system.
During the internship, you will:
Who Are You?
Nice to Have:
To learn more about our team, check out some of our tech blogs:
Internships at Netflix
At Netflix, we offer a personalized experience for interns, and our aim is to mimic what it is like to actually work here. We match qualified interns with projects and groups based on interests and skill sets, and fully embed interns within those groups for the summer. Netflix is a unique place to work and we live by our values, so it's worth learning more about our culture.
Internships are paid and are a minimum of 12 weeks,. Conditions permitting, our summer internships will be located in our Los Gatos, CA office, or in our Los Angeles, CA office, depending on the team.
At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine the Intern top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location.
The overall market range for Netflix Internships is typically $40/hour - $110/hour.
This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
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.
The Role
Gaussian Splatting (GS) is a 3D/4D scene reconstruction technique that enables photorealistic novel-view synthesis with low rendering complexity, making it attractive for deployment on consumer devices such as TVs, streaming sticks, phones, and laptops. Realizing this vision requires addressing several open technical challenges, such as a significant reduction in model training/encoding time and more efficient compression. As part of the Video Algorithms team during this 24-week Fall internship, you will help us investigate the potential of GS as a future streaming format and explore possible improvements, with a focus on building towards a practical system.
During the internship, you will:
- Explore GS model compression strategies using open datasets
- Contribute to early thinking on additional dataset needs for representative scenes.
- Characterize trade-offs among GS model size, training time, and rendered quality, and quantify the gap relative to streaming-rate targets
- Identify and experiment with strategies to reduce training/encoding time and/or to improve GS compression efficiency
- Design and implement a proof-of-concept (PoC) that showcases GS-based rendering on content of interest
Who Are You?
- Currently pursuing a PhD in a technical field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Statistics, with an expected graduation date in June 2027 or later.
- Thrives working in complex, dynamic, and fast-moving environments.
- Strong software development skills and feels comfortable with software engineering best practices (e.g., version control, testing, code review, etc.).
- Successful track record in research of 3D/4D scene reconstruction, novel-view synthesis, Gaussian Splatting or NeRF, differentiable rendering, neural graphics, or 3D computer vision.
- Solid understanding of machine learning and deep learning concepts, with hands-on experience training and evaluating ML models.
- Able to program fluently in Python
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with real-time rendering and GPU programming (CUDA, WebGL, graphics pipelines).
- Background in video compression, streaming systems, or codec standards such as HEVC and AV1.
- Involvement in open-source multimedia or graphics projects.
- Experience with large-scale distributed systems and cloud computing.
To learn more about our team, check out some of our tech blogs:
- https://netflixtechblog.com/av1-now-powering-30-of-netflix-streaming-02f592242d80
- https://netflixtechblog.com/av1-scale-film-grain-synthesis-the-awakening-ee09cfdff40b
- https://netflixtechblog.com/for-your-eyes-only-improving-netflix-video-quality-with-neural-networks-5b8d032da09c
- https://netflixtechblog.com/toward-a-practical-perceptual-video-quality-metric-653f208b9652
- https://netflixtechblog.com/per-title-encode-optimization-7e99442b62a2
Internships at Netflix
At Netflix, we offer a personalized experience for interns, and our aim is to mimic what it is like to actually work here. We match qualified interns with projects and groups based on interests and skill sets, and fully embed interns within those groups for the summer. Netflix is a unique place to work and we live by our values, so it's worth learning more about our culture.
Internships are paid and are a minimum of 12 weeks,. Conditions permitting, our summer internships will be located in our Los Gatos, CA office, or in our Los Angeles, CA office, depending on the team.
At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine the Intern top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location.
The overall market range for Netflix Internships is typically $40/hour - $110/hour.
This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
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.
About Netflix
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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