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Qualcomm

Video DE Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

... senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above). • 1+ year in a technical leadership role with ... develop complex video codec, computer vision, and AI/ML accelerator hardware solutions ...

Qualcomm

Video Design Verification Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$99K - $149K/yr

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Applies Video and Computer Vision Engineering knowledge to assist in the research and development of video codec and computer vision HW. • Assists in the ...

SA Technologies Inc.

Senior Video Engineer II

Everett, WA · On-site

$115K - $158K/yr

Senior Video Engineer II Location: EVERETT, WA Duration: 6 Months Roles and responsibilities Surveillance of video broadcast network and equipment within the VHO Surveillance of video hardware that ...

Apple

Senior Video SRE

San Diego, CA · On-site

As a Senior Video SRE at Apple, you'll turn this vision into reality. You'll tackle unprecedented scale challenges, engineer systems that self-heal, and ensure our video applications and ...

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

As of Jul 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 July 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% Locum Tenens, 16% As Needed, 16% Full Time, 57% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.
Video AI Engineer

Video AI Engineer

Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

San Jose, CA • On-site

$137K - $275K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

What you can expect
As a Video AI Engineer, you'll enhance video codec standards to improve real-time video quality and
performance in Zoom products. Work across our stack, developing software ranging from Web Server to business application layer for our distributed, cloud-hosted backend. You will work alongside fellow experts in the field, you will deliver happiness to our users, and grow your knowledge base each and every day.
About the Team
Our global team, including members in China and Singapore, focuses on improving video quality and
performance in Zoom products. As a Video AI Engineer, you'll collaborate with experts to enhance user experiences and grow your skills.
Responsibilities
  • Building and develop video processing applications for desktop and mobile systems.
  • Researching and evaluate the performance of video processing algorithms.
  • Designing and developing algorithms for Zoom's video processing pipelines at both module and system levels.
  • Implementing video processing algorithms with modular and well-structured code.
  • Optimizing algorithms to enhance performance across various platforms.
  • Customizing, integrate, and deploy deep learning models for real-world applications on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android.
  • Setting up test environments, develop test tools, and design unit tests for software runtime verification.

What we're looking for
  • Hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field; or a Masters with 3 years of relevant experience; or 7 years of equivalent professional experience.
  • Have experience with C/C++ or Objective-C, and Python, talking avatar/head/portrait(with released projects and top conference papers).
  • Demonstrate experience with neural rendering, generative models, diffusion models, transfer learning, or Gaussian Splatting.
  • Possess Background in image and video processing.
  • Demonstrate effective communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Have familiarity with multithreaded programming and multimedia data processing.

Salary Range or On Target Earnings:
Minimum:
$137,700.00
Maximum:
$275,400.00
In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.
Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.
We also have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations
At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application!
Anticipated Position Close Date:
08/31/26
Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.
Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.
About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We're problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
Our Commitment
At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We're committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know-we're here to support you at every step.
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