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Video Codec Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Involgix

C++/Linux Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

... video codec internals (H.264, HEVC, VP9, or AV1), including coding units, entropy coding, and ... programming & Inter-process communication. · Good communication and problem-solving skills. · ...

Brivo

Bridge Media Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Engineering - Video Employment Type: Full Time Location: Austin Reporting To: Pavan Inturi ... Experience with image and video codec standards * Experience with multimedia container formats

Brivo

Bridge Media Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Brivo Engineering-Video Our full-stack engineering teams take products from ideation through ... Experience with image and video codec standards * Experience with multimedia container formats

Brivo

Streaming Media Engineer - Java

Austin, TX · On-site

$51.25 - $70.50/hr

Engineering - Video Employment Type: Full Time Location: Austin Reporting To: Director, Engineering ... Experience with image and video codec standards * Experience with multimedia container formats

Brivo

Streaming Media Engineer - Java

Austin, TX · On-site

Brivo Engineering-Video Our full-stack engineering teams take products from ideation through ... Experience with image and video codec standards * Experience with multimedia container formats

krg technology inc

Lync/Skype Engineer

Houston, TX

... Voice codec knowledge Lync/ Skype for Business audio/video conferencing architecture Design/Recommendation of bolt on / PBX functionality replacement solutions and analog device support Emergency ...

Qentelli

Audio/ Visual Collaboration Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$73K - $96K/yr

Engineer, design, configure, administer, and support enterprise collaboration, voice, and video ... Cisco Codec platforms * InfoComm CTS-I Certification. * Cisco CCNA Collaboration Certification.

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How much do video codec engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for video codec engineer in Texas is $82,268.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,600.00 and $101,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a video codec engineer do?

A Video Codec Engineer specializes in developing, optimizing, and implementing video compression and decompression algorithms. They work with codecs like H.264, H.265, AV1, and VP9 to improve video quality, reduce file sizes, and enhance streaming efficiency. Their responsibilities include performance tuning, codec integration, and hardware/software acceleration. They often collaborate with software developers, researchers, and hardware engineers to ensure efficient video delivery across different platforms and devices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a video codec engineer?

To thrive as a Video Codec Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, digital signal processing, and video/audio compression standards, often supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++, codec libraries (like H.264/HEVC/AV1), and tools like FFmpeg or GStreamer is essential. Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills help you collaborate effectively and adapt to evolving technical requirements. These skills ensure you can design, optimize, and maintain efficient codec solutions that meet industry performance and compatibility standards.

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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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