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On Call Video Codec Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Streaming Media Engineer - Java

Austin, TX · On-site

$51.25 - $70.50/hr

The Streaming Media Engineer will be responsible for developing real-time streaming services and ... and video codec standards • Experience with multimedia container formats • Knowledge and ...

Senior Audio/Video Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$155K - $210K/yr

... including codec selection, pad/cap negotiation, and plugin development. * Own the full audio ... and on-call runbooks. * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions across ...

... including codec selection, pad/cap negotiation, and plugin development. * Own the full audio ... and on-call runbooks. * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions across ...

$150K - $300K/yr

Why This Role We're looking for infrastructure engineers who want to work at peta-to-exabyte scale ... Video: ffmpeg, PyAV, codec fundamentals What We're Looking For * Built and operated data pipelines ...

... including codec selection, pad/cap negotiation, and plugin development. * Own the full audio ... and on-call runbooks. * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions across ...

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How much do on call video codec engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for on call video codec engineer in the United States is $88,303.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between On Call Video Codec Engineer vs Video Compression Specialist?

AspectOn Call Video Codec EngineerVideo Compression Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, certifications in video codecs (e.g., H.264, H.265)Similar credentials, often with specialized training in video compression algorithms
Work EnvironmentTechnical support, troubleshooting, real-time problem resolution, often on-callResearch, development, optimization of compression algorithms, less on-call
Employer & Industry UsageTelecommunications, streaming services, broadcasting companiesMedia technology firms, research labs, codec development companies

While both roles require expertise in video codecs and similar certifications, the On Call Video Codec Engineer primarily focuses on real-time troubleshooting and support, often working on-call to resolve urgent issues. In contrast, the Video Compression Specialist concentrates on developing and optimizing compression algorithms, with less emphasis on immediate support tasks.

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What are the most commonly searched types of Video Codec Engineer jobs? The most popular types of Video Codec Engineer jobs are:
Infographic showing various On Call Video Codec Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,303 per year, or $42.5 per hour.

Senior Modeling and Verification Engineer

Real Communications Inc

San Jose, CA

$122K - $168K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Company Description Real Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specialized in the design and sale of highly integrated semiconductor of communication and consumer electronic devices. The company is the leader of technologies in video compression, ADSL and VDSL which generate cost-effective and high performance solution for its customers. Real Communications, Inc. is headquartered at the center of Silicon Valley, San Jose, California.

We offer competitive salary, and comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Paid Time Off, and 401K. There are exciting opportunities for the right candidates to join the company with consistent growth. To find out more, visit our website at www.realcomtec.com

Job Description

Develop C-model for the hardware implementation of video CODEC, including H.264, VP9 and HEVC.

Develop comprehensive test plans, design direct and random test cases to verify the correctness of the hardware design.

Work with hardware team for RTL implementation and perform verification and validation of hardware functions.

Work with firmware team for firmware development, debug and integration.

Qualifications

MS in EE, CS or CE with 2+ years of experiences with verification and/or modeling, or PhD in EE/CS/CE.

C/C++ programming, Linux shell, Perl, gcc and gdb.

Knowledge of popular video standards such as H.264.

Knowledge of HEVC/VP9 standard a big plus.

Experience of SystemC, Verilog/SystemVerilog or UVM a plus.

Experience and understanding of MIPS and/or ARM CPU architecture a plus.

Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese is a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.