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Qualcomm

#Video Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

As part of the video software global development team at Qualcomm, you will have the opportunity to work with an international team of hardware, systems, and software engineers to develop and ...

Dolby

Video Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Design and develop innovative Dolby Imaging/Video algorithms and software. * You will contribute to ... Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering with an emphasis and ...

cosm

Software Engineer - Video Technology

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

The Video Software Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining C360's real-time video pipeline, which powers mission-critical services for our broadcast, league, and streaming ...

Cosm

Software Engineer - Video Technology

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

The Video Software Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining C360's real-time video pipeline, which powers mission-critical services for our broadcast, league, and streaming ...

Whatnot

Software Engineer, Video

New York, NY · On-site

$190K - $260K/yr

As our next Video Engineer you should have: * 6+ years of software engineering experience. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience. * Experience with ...

Eluvio

Senior Software Engineer - Video

Berkeley, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $197K/yr

Eluvio is a highly-focused and ambitious team of systems/networking/application/video software engineers, data scientists, and security experts working together to implement the vision of the Content ...

Eluvio

Senior Software Engineer - Video

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$150K - $197K/yr

Eluvio is a highly-focused and ambitious team of systems/networking/application/video software engineers, data scientists, and security experts working together to implement the vision of the Content ...

Eluvio

Senior Software Engineer - Video

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$150K - $197K/yr

Eluvio is a highly-focused and ambitious team of systems/networking/application/video software engineers, data scientists, and security experts working together to implement the vision of the Content ...

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How much do video software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for video software engineer in the United States is $150,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a video software engineer do?

A Video Software Engineer designs, develops, and optimizes software for video processing, streaming, and playback. They work with codecs, compression algorithms, and multimedia frameworks to ensure efficient video transmission and quality. Their responsibilities may include developing real-time video applications, optimizing video encoding/decoding, and improving playback performance across platforms. They often collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and hardware teams to enhance video experiences.

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

To thrive as a Video Software Engineer, you need strong programming skills (C/C++, Python, or Java), a solid grasp of computer science fundamentals, and expertise in video processing or streaming technologies, often supported by a relevant degree in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with multimedia frameworks such as FFmpeg, GStreamer, and DirectShow, as well as version control and continuous integration tools, is typically expected. Problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure engineered solutions are robust, efficient, and meet the evolving needs of video-driven applications and teams.

What are the typical challenges faced by video software engineers in their daily work?

Video Software Engineers often handle complex tasks such as optimizing video processing algorithms, ensuring low-latency streaming, and troubleshooting compatibility across different hardware platforms and codecs. Meeting high performance expectations while maintaining video quality and stability can be demanding, especially in resource-constrained environments. Collaboration with designers, product managers, and QA teams is common, requiring the ability to translate technical solutions into actionable tasks and clear documentation. Staying current with evolving video standards and technologies is also essential for long-term success in this rapidly changing field.

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Infographic showing various Video Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 79% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $150,000 per year, or $72.1 per hour.

Video Software Engineer

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you'll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We're big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.

Dolby's consumer entertainment and cinema businesses are bringing Dolby's breakthrough technologies, powering the world's top movies, TV shows, music, games, and live sports to more places around the world across a wider range of consumer experiences and devices.

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Design and develop innovative Dolby Imaging/Video algorithms and software. 

  • You will contribute to new technical architectures to support the strategic imaging technology innovation pipeline across all ecosystems and in all device categories. 

  • Your responsibilities include taking proof-of-concepts in emerging imaging technologies and productize them to deliver high-performance, high-quality software libraries. 

  • Implement performance optimization of algorithms. 

  • Able to work in fast-paced working environment; Agile teamwork experience is a plus. 

  • Partner with the QA-team to enhance the test-setup including hardware, software, and Test Automation environments. 

  • Follow best practices for source control development, continuous integration, automated testing, and release management. 

  • Produce and maintain useful and usable documentation of work. 

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering with an emphasis and passion for multimedia technologies. 

  • Experience in coding with C and C++. 

  • Understanding of C/C++ code optimizations to accelerate on CPU processors using multithreading or SIMD instructions. 

  • Microsoft Windows or Linux development experience is required. 

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 

Desired: 

 

  • Experience and/or background in video and image processing is a plus 

  • Experience accelerating C/C++ code to accelerate on GPU processors using graphics programming languages (OpenGL, Vulkan or Direct3D) is a plus. 

  • Experience accelerating C/C++ code to accelerate on GPU processors using compute programming languages (CUDA or OpenCL) is a plus. 

  • Experience developing and deploying Machine Learning algorithms in a production environment is a plus. 

  • Experience with implementing C++ inference support for ONNYX models using onnxruntime and/or other runtimes. 

  • Experience with OpenCV or OpenMP is a plus. 

  • Experience porting MATLAB code to C/C++ is a plus. 

  • Expertise with Python is a plus. 

  • Exposure to Perforce or Git and Jira. 

  • Knowledge of video technologies, cinema and television production and post-production workflows. 

  • Knowledge of HDR technologies such as Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG is a plus. 

The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $137,100-$188,300, which can vary if outside this location, plus bonus, benefits, and some roles may also include equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Dolby will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

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