Video Design Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Leverages advanced Video and Computer Vision Engineering knowledge and experience to research and develop highly critical video codec and computer vision HW ...
Austin, TX · On-site
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Leverages advanced Video and Computer Vision Engineering knowledge and experience to research and develop highly critical video codec and computer vision HW ...
Austin, TX · On-site
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Leverages advanced Video and Computer Vision Engineering knowledge and experience to research and develop highly critical video codec and computer vision HW ...
$150K - $200K/yr
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
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$150K - $200K/yr
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
Houston, TX · On-site
... 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 ...
Houston, TX · On-site
... 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 ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
Experience working with audiovisual technologies including Video Conferencing (Cisco Codec), Cable Television (Verizon FiOS), Crestron Fusion, Toolbox, Video Walls; and will coordinate with service ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
Experience working with audiovisual technologies including Video Conferencing (Cisco Codec), Cable Television (Verizon FiOS), Crestron Fusion, Toolbox, Video Walls; and will coordinate with service ...
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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.
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.
As a Video Codec Engineer, your daily responsibilities typically include designing and optimizing video compression algorithms, integrating codec solutions into multimedia applications, and troubleshooting encoding/decoding issues. You may work closely with software developers, QA engineers, and hardware teams to ensure smooth performance and compatibility across platforms. Regular tasks also involve analyzing video quality, conducting performance benchmarks, and keeping up to date with the latest codec standards. This collaborative and technical environment offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to innovations in streaming technology.

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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.
Technology, communication and media
10,000+ Employees
San Diego, CA, US
1985