Engineer, Staff-Video Codec Engineer, C/Embedded/Video Codec
Core
Design, develop, and optimize video codec firmware (Encoder/Decoder) for Qualcomm hardware, driving silicon bring-up and feature validation.
Role type
Staff Video Codec Engineer (C/Embedded)
Builds
Video codec firmware solutions for Qualcomm silicon
Domain
Semiconductor / Multimedia / Video Compression
Required skills
C programming, multithreading, OS concepts, embedded systems, video codec architecture, encoder/decoder optimization, hardware/software interface definition, root-cause analysis, signal processing, video compression algorithms
Preferred skills
H.264/HEVC/VCC/AV1 development, porting, optimization, multimedia frameworks
Technologies
C, H.264, HEVC, VCC, AV1
Responsibilities
Design and develop new video codecs and next-generation features; Drive silicon bring-up and validation across pre/post-silicon phases; Collaborate with hardware and software teams to define interfaces; Develop and optimize Encoder/Decoder solutions for performance and power targets; Support ecosystem partners with technical expertise; Contribute to architecture reviews and design proposals.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC
