CareerPlan

Video Research Engineer (Multiple Levels)

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$187k–$280k2026-09-17 → 2026-11-10

Core

Developing new applications of classical and machine learning methods in video compression to improve state-of-the-art video codecs.

Role type

Senior IC video compression research engineer

Builds

Advanced video compression algorithms and AI-based compression tools

Domain

Video compression, computer vision, machine learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Video coding standards (HEVC, VVC), deep learning architectures (CNN, RNN, autoencoders), C/C++ programming, machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), algorithm design and optimization, research and publication

Preferred skills

Track record of published papers or patents in video coding/processing

Technologies

HEVC, VVC, PyTorch, TensorFlow, C, C++, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize advanced algorithms to improve video compression efficiency; Participate in the research and development of AI-based compression tools; Represent Qualcomm in standardization forums (JVET, MPEG Video, ITU-T/VCEG); Document and present new algorithms and implementations in standards contributions, patent applications, and publications

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC