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Apple

ML Video Codec Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Description As a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer within our small and dynamic group, you will be at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex technical challenges and playing a key role in shaping ...

Apple

ML Video Codec Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Description As a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer within our small and dynamic group, you will be at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex technical challenges and playing a key role in shaping ...

Socket.dev

ML Video Codec Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Description As a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer within our small and dynamic group, you will be at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex technical challenges and playing a key role in shaping ...

Apple Inc.

ML Video Codec Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$142K - $263K/yr

Description As a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer within our small and dynamic group, you will be at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex technical challenges and playing a key role in shaping ...

Apple

ML Video Codec Engineer

San Diego, CA

$142K - $263K/yr

Description As a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer within our small and dynamic group, you will be at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex technical challenges and playing a key role in shaping ...

Apple Inc.

$150K - $277K/yr

Description As a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer within our small and dynamic group, you will be at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex technical challenges and playing a key role in shaping ...

Apple Inc.

ML Video Codec Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$150K - $277K/yr

Description As a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer within our small and dynamic group, you will be at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex technical challenges and playing a key role in shaping ...

Apple

ML Video Codec Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$150K - $277K/yr

Description As a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer within our small and dynamic group, you will be at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex technical challenges and playing a key role in shaping ...

Apple

ML Video Codec Engineer

San Diego, CA

$175K - $308K/yr

Description As a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer within our small and dynamic group, you will be at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex technical challenges and playing a key role in shaping ...

Apple

ML Video Codec Algorithm Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

We are seeking a highly motivated and hardworking individual with a passion for solving technical challenges to join our team as a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer. As part of a small and dynamic group ...

Apple

ML Video Codec Algorithm Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$150K - $277K/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated and hardworking individual with a passion for solving technical challenges to join our team as a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer. As part of a small and dynamic group ...

Apple Inc.

ML Video Codec Algorithm Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$150K - $277K/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated and hardworking individual with a passion for solving technical challenges to join our team as a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer. As part of a small and dynamic group ...

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How much do senior video codec engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior video codec engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Video Codec Engineer vs Video Compression Engineer?

AspectSenior Video Codec EngineerVideo Compression Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering; experience with video codecsSimilar educational background; focus on compression algorithms
Work EnvironmentR&D teams in tech companies, multimedia firmsMedia companies, streaming services, hardware manufacturers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in video streaming, broadcasting, video conferencingApplied in video storage, streaming, hardware encoding
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared due to overlapping skills in video codecs and compressionRelated but more focused on compression techniques

The main difference is that a Senior Video Codec Engineer specializes in developing and optimizing video codecs, while a Video Compression Engineer focuses on designing and implementing compression algorithms. Both roles require similar technical skills and often work in overlapping industries, but the Senior Video Codec Engineer typically has more experience with codec architecture and performance tuning.

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Infographic showing various Senior Video Codec Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

Sr. C++/Linux Developer (Media/OTT/VIDEO)

Dallas, TX • On-site

InfoVision, Inc.
IT Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Job Title: Sr. C++/Linux Developer (Media/OTT/VIDEO)

Location: Dallas, TX (Day 1 onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

Required Skills:

  • 6+ years of experience in architecture & design, prototyping, software development & implementation plan, code review and unit testing for consumer electronic devices.
  • Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Electronics or equivalent field.
  • Proficient in C, C++/C++11, JavaScript, JSON.
  • Experience in developing media pipeline stacks.
  • Experience in the video streaming technologies (DASH, HLS, RTSP, WebRTC, Progressive Download, etc).
  • Hands-on experience with video codec internals (H.264, HEVC, VP9, or AV1), including coding units, entropy coding, and compression trade-offs
  • Experience with video transcoder development, including firmware coding, C modeling, and hardware quality tuning
  • Experience in Digital Rights Management (Widevine/Playready/FairPlay) and Secure Media Pipeline
  • Strong experience in audio/video formats (H.264, HEVC, mp4, CMAF, MKV, MPEG2-TS, HDR, Dolby Vision, etc)
  • Experience in Media frameworks such as Gstreamer, FFMPEG
  • Experience in multi-threaded programming & Inter-process communication.
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated, Proactive and good team player.

TECH STACK

C  ·  C++  ·  Linux  ·  RTOS  ·  H.264  ·  HEVC  ·  VP9  ·  AV1  ·  MPEG-TS  ·  MP4/CMAF  ·  HLS  ·  DASH  ·  RTSP  ·  WebRTC  ·  Multithreading

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with audio codecs (AAC, AC3) and audio/video quality metrics such as ViSQOL or PSQM
  • Exposure to DRM/content-protection concepts in a video pipeline
  • Experience with SDP and WebRTC signaling/data channel design
  • Background supporting live broadcast, splicing, or ad-insertion systems

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("Senior Video Codec Software Engineer" OR "Video Codec Engineer" OR "Transcoder Software Engineer" OR "Video Firmware Engineer" OR "Media Systems Software Engineer" OR "Embedded Video Software Engineer") AND (H.264 OR HEVC OR VP9 OR AV1 OR "video codec" OR transcoder) AND (C++ OR "C/C++") AND (RTOS OR Linux OR embedded) AND (HLS OR DASH OR RTSP OR WebRTC OR "MPEG-TS" OR CMAF) AND (multithreading OR "real-time")

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