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Ofinno

Senior Research Engineer, Video Compression

Reston, VA · On-site

$108.90K - $149.60K/yr

Senior Research Engineer, Video Compression About Ofinno: Ofinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media ...

Ofinno

Senior Research Engineer, Video Compression

Reston, VA · On-site

$108.90K - $149.60K/yr

Senior Research Engineer, Video Compression About Ofinno: Ofinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media ...

Warnerbros

Compression Engineer

Sterling, VA

$79.20K - $107K/yr

Compression Engineering is a team of engineers whose responsibilities encompass the aggregation and distribution of video services to affiliate broadcasters across North America, Latin America, and ...

Warner Bros. Discovery

Compression Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$79.20K - $107K/yr

Compression Engineering is a team of engineers whose responsibilities encompass the aggregation and distribution of video services to affiliate broadcasters across North America, Latin America, and ...

Ofinno

Senior Software Engineer, Video Compression

Reston, VA · On-site

$127.70K - $168.30K/yr

Senior Software Engineer, Video Compression About Ofinno: Ofinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media ...

Ofinno

Senior Software Engineer, Video Compression

Reston, VA · On-site

$127.70K - $168.30K/yr

Senior Software Engineer, Video Compression About Ofinno: Ofinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media ...

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How much do video compression engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for video compression 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.

What is a Video Compression Engineer job?

A Video Compression Engineer specializes in optimizing video encoding, compression algorithms, and streaming technologies to efficiently reduce file sizes while maintaining quality. They work with codecs like H.264, HEVC, AV1, and VP9 to improve video delivery across various platforms. Their role involves algorithm development, performance tuning, and ensuring compatibility with different playback devices and network conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Video Compression Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Video Compression Engineer, you need a strong background in video codec theory, signal processing, and programming languages such as C/C++ or Python, often paired with a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like FFmpeg, x264/x265 libraries, and potentially certifications in video engineering can be highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical concepts within multidisciplinary teams are important soft skills. Mastering these qualifications ensures efficient delivery of high-quality video content, seamless collaboration across teams, and innovation in evolving media technologies.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a Video Compression Engineer?

A Video Compression Engineer typically spends their day developing, optimizing, and testing video codecs and compression algorithms to ensure efficient streaming and storage. They analyze video quality metrics, resolve encoding issues, and collaborate closely with software developers, QA teams, and product managers to integrate solutions into larger platforms. Staying up-to-date with the latest compression standards and participating in code reviews are also common tasks. This hands-on, collaborative environment allows engineers to see the direct impact of their work on user experience and product performance.
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Infographic showing various Video Compression Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,303 per year, or $42.5 per hour.

CODEC Video Compression Engineer/Developer

Neros Technologies

Torrance, CA • On-site

$120K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Who we are
Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.
As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We're hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.
What you will be doing
We are seeking a highly skilled CODEC Video Compression Engineer/Developer to build low cost FPV digital video, similar to DJI 04.
They will design, optimize, and implement low-latency advanced video compression algorithms while maintaining high visual quality, for real time video streaming application. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, low-latency wireless video. This role blends deep knowledge of video processing, mathematics, and software/hardware optimization to enable video transmission with minimum latency and reduced bandwidth usage.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implementation of dual CPU/GPU hybrid video compression encoder architecture that can seamlessly combine SW and HW encoding engines
  • Design, develop, and optimize video compression algorithms in C/C++, Assembly, Rust or similar languages
  • Implement and optimize encoder/decoder pipelines for real-time applications
  • Analyze and improve codec performance for speed, quality, and efficiency across CPU, GPU
  • Perform error handling
  • Conduct performance benchmarking, debugging, and quality assurance testing: Develop and use objective and subjective metrics to evaluate codec performance
  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate CODEC solutions into products, using high-level synthesis, or FPGA/ASIC design flows
  • Stay updated on emerging video standards, compression techniques, and industry trends

You should have the following
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Solid understanding of video compression theory, motion estimation, transform coding, MC DCT, VBSMC, entropy coding, and rate control
  • Codec implementation experience in developing actual software and hardware that encodes and decodes video data according to a specific compression format
  • System Verilog experience (HLS/C++)
  • Solid understanding of video compression standards (H.264, H.265/HEVC, H.266, VP9, AV1) and rate control algorithms
  • Experience with hardware implementations using dedicated chips (FPGAs, ASICs, DSPs), and hybrid implementations using software for control logic with hardware accelerators GPUs (NVENC, NVDEC). Experience with GPU acceleration (CUDA, Vulkan, OpenCL)
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with SIMD optimizations (SSE, AVX, NEON)
  • Front-end development for ****control of performance-critical code
  • Experience with multithreaded programming and performance profiling tools, debugging, and performance optimization
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment

Nice to have
  • Backend development (FFmpeg framework, GStreamer)
  • Knowledge of container formats (MP4, MKV, MPEG-TS)
  • Experience with ML-based video enhancement or compression

US Salary Range
$120,000 - $220,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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