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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 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 ...

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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 ...

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ML Video Codec Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

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

$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

$200 - $250/hr

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 Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

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

$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

$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 · On-site

$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 Inc.

$200 - $250/hr

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

$200 - $250/hr

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 ...

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

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for video codec firmware engineer in the United States is $167,438.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a video codec firmware engineer?

Video Codec Firmware Engineers are specialized software engineers who design, develop, and optimize firmware that enables devices to encode and decode digital video streams efficiently. They work with low-level programming languages to implement video compression standards such as H.264, HEVC, or AV1 on hardware platforms like GPUs, CPUs, or dedicated video processing chips. Their work ensures smooth playback, streaming, and recording of video on a wide range of devices, from smartphones to TVs and security cameras. These engineers collaborate closely with hardware teams to maximize performance and reduce power consumption.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a video codec firmware engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Video Codec Firmware Engineer, you need a solid background in computer science or electrical engineering, with expertise in video compression algorithms and embedded systems. Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++, knowledge of video codec standards (e.g., H.264, HEVC), and experience with hardware development tools are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration skills, and attention to detail help you innovate and work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams. These skills ensure the efficient development and optimization of firmware that delivers high-performance video processing solutions.

What are some common challenges faced by video codec firmware engineers during cross-functional collaboration?

Video Codec Firmware Engineers often collaborate closely with hardware, software, and quality assurance teams. A frequent challenge is ensuring that firmware aligns with evolving hardware specifications and software requirements, which can change rapidly during development. Effective communication and regular syncs are essential to prevent mismatches and integration issues. Additionally, balancing the need for high performance with tight power and memory constraints requires close coordination across teams to optimize the overall system.

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

AspectVideo Codec Firmware EngineerVideo Compression Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related; knowledge of firmware developmentBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related; expertise in video algorithms
Work EnvironmentEmbedded systems, firmware development, hardware integrationSoftware development, algorithm design, multimedia processing
Industry UsageConsumer electronics, hardware manufacturers, embedded device companiesMedia companies, software firms, multimedia technology providers

While both roles focus on video technology, the Video Codec Firmware Engineer specializes in developing firmware for hardware codecs, whereas the Video Compression Engineer focuses on designing and optimizing video compression algorithms in software. The former is more hardware-oriented, and the latter emphasizes software and algorithm development.

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Infographic showing various Video Codec Firmware Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $167,438 per year, or $80.5 per hour.

Lead Firmware Engineer - Android Video Expert

Rockleigh, NJ • On-site

Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Posted 20 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead hands-on video platform integration, configuration, bring-up, and release readiness across Android multimedia framework, Codec2/AIDL services, video HAL/vendor components, kernel drivers, firmware interfaces, camera, display, and application-level video paths.

  • Drive root-cause analysis, code-level troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production hardening for complex video issues involving hardware encode/decode, synchronization, memory management, buffer handling, latency, power efficiency, video quality, stability, and end-to-end pipeline throughput.

  • Provide technical leadership to engineers through design reviews, implementation support, debugging assistance, mentoring, technical documentation, vendor engagement, risk communication, and cross-functional coordination with firmware, BSP, camera, display, hardware, application, QA, customer-facing, and silicon/vendor teams.

Crestron Electronics rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 162 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

At Crestron Electronics, Inc we build the technology that integrates technology.
We are proud to be the largest and most recognized brand in automation and control solutions, and the premier technology partner for fortune 500 businesses globally. Our products' are integrated into new high-tech commercial buildings' to include some of the most exciting real estate throughout the world. Our clients include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn and many others. We are the leaders in the most exciting industry in the world!
Our automation and control solutions for homes and buildings allow our clients to control entire environments with the push of a button, integrating systems such as Audio Visual, Lighting, Shading, Security, Building Management Systems and HVAC to provide greater comfort, convenience and security.
Overview
The Android video expert will provide deep technical leadership for Crestron's embedded Android and Linux video platforms as a hands-on firmware engineer leading development efforts within the team and influencing direction, roadmaps, and technical decisions. The role has ownership across video architecture, codec integration, performance optimization, debugging, and production hardening. This role requires hands-on expertise in Android multimedia, Codec2/AIDL integration, hardware video encode/decode, video HAL/vendor behavior, kernel and firmware diagnostics, camera-to-video pipelines, display interaction, and end-to-end validation for real-time conferencing, streaming, capture, playback, and encode/decode use cases. The engineer will work across firmware, BSP, camera, display, hardware, application, QA, and silicon/vendor teams to turn platform video capabilities into reliable product behavior.
Responsibilities
  • Lead hands-on video platform integration, configuration, bring-up, and release readiness across Android multimedia framework, Codec2/AIDL services, video HAL/vendor components, kernel drivers, firmware interfaces, camera, display, and application-level video paths.
  • Drive root-cause analysis, code-level troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production hardening for complex video issues involving hardware encode/decode, synchronization, memory management, buffer handling, latency, power efficiency, video quality, stability, and end-to-end pipeline throughput.
  • Provide technical architecture direction for Android/Linux video platforms, including multimedia stack design decisions, codec integration strategy, secure and non-secure video paths, low-latency streaming, multi-instance workloads, camera-to-video flows, display interaction, and platform tradeoffs.
  • Define and execute validation strategy, automation, regression coverage, stress and soak testing, codec compliance, interoperability testing, playback, recording, streaming, conferencing, and multi-session release qualification for Android and Linux video platform releases.
  • Provide technical leadership to engineers through design reviews, implementation support, debugging assistance, mentoring, technical documentation, vendor engagement, risk communication, and cross-functional coordination with firmware, BSP, camera, display, hardware, application, QA, customer-facing, and silicon/vendor teams.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field is required
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field is preferred
  • Embedded Android/Linux multimedia software development and debugging, with strong C/C++ expertise
  • Android video architecture, Codec2, AIDL/HIDL concepts, media codec configuration, video HAL/vendor extensions, and hardware video codec integration
  • Hardware video encode/decode bring-up and debug, including low-latency paths, secure/non-secure sessions, buffer formats, metadata, and multi-instance concurrency
  • Camera-to-video, display output, graphics/display interaction, GStreamer/FFmpeg/V4L2 concepts, or Linux multimedia pipeline experience
  • Android multimedia architecture - Codec2, AIDL/HIDL concepts, media codec configuration, video HAL/vendor extensions
  • Hardware video codec/VPU integration - H.264/H.265/HEVC, VP9, AV1, low-latency, Universal Bandwith Compression
  • Embedded Linux and Android debugging using C/C++, adb, native logs, tombstones, traces, kernel logs, firmware logs, and buffer dumps
  • Video quality and performance tuning
  • Cross-subsystem video integration across camera capture, display output, graphics interop, kernel drivers, firmware, and applications
  • Validation automation for codec compliance, stress, soak, playback, record, conferencing, streaming, and multi-session regression
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon/QC8250/8550-class video platforms, Adreno VPU capabilities, Android vendor multimedia stacks
  • Camera/ISP and display pipeline knowledge including AI-camera features, video HDR, MIPI DSI/display timing, and product-level video quality
  • Cross-functional communication with firmware, BSP, hardware, QA, application, and silicon/vendor teams

Per applicable state requirements, the annual pay range for this position ($132,000 - $214,000) which consists of base salary (subject to performance), reflects the hiring range for candidates. Also note, an individual's offer may vary from this range as it may be impacted by additional factors, including but not limited to the candidate's hiring location, qualifications, experience, and market factors.
Crestron Electronics offers a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401K with company match, Paid Time Off, Holidays, On-site Amenities at NJ Headquarters & TX Facilities, Crestron Market Cafes, and Fitness Centers.
At Crestron Electronics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion drive innovation. Crestron's success hinges on continuing to build a workforce of unique individuals whose passion inspires us to create and revolutionize industry-leading products and services. There will always be more to accomplish, and at Crestron, we believe the best way forward is together.
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