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Qualcomm

Video DE Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Leverages advanced video and computer vision engineering knowledge and experience, along with AI/ML hardware acceleration expertise, to research and develop complex video codec, computer vision, and ...

Apple Inc.

Video Machine Learning Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$139.50 - $258.10/hr

Description As a Video Machine Learning Algorithm Engineer on our team, you will be at the ... Experience with video codec and compression techniques, including familiarity with standards such ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for 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.

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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.

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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.

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Senior Software Engineer, Video Streaming

Nuro

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$145K - $192K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Nuro is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology. As a Senior Software Engineer focusing on Video Streaming, you will work on the Teleoperations platform, building core communication systems and cloud platforms to connect vehicles and operators.
Responsibilities:
• Design and implement an efficient pipeline with state-of-the-art video streaming techniques to deliver high priority real-time data stream
• Build an offline streaming simulation/emulation framework that can help to iterate the video streaming algorithm and predict online performance
• Test systems in real-world environments, gather feedback and drive innovation
• Work with XFN team for on-road network metric collection
Qualifications:
Required:
• BS/MS in Computer Science or a closely related field and 4+ years of relevant industry experience, or PhD with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficient in C/C++ and/or Go
• Familiar with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, socket programming and congestion control etc.
• Strong communication skills
Preferred:
• Network simulation experience, e.g., network simulator 3
• Real road LTE network metric collection
• Video streaming framework experience, e.g., WebRTC
• Understanding of video codec such as VP8, VP9, H264/265 etc.
• Comfortable with GPU programming
Company:
Nuro is a robotics company specializing in the development of autonomous driving technologies. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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