Netflix

Software Engineer – Video Algorithm Systems, L4

Netflix

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $250,000 - $413,000 per year

About the role

  • Design and prototype advanced encoding algorithms and software workflows focused on enhancing video quality and/or reducing bandwidth consumption for video streams
  • Engage directly with the live domain, concentrating on live encoding orchestration and real-time quality analysis
  • Tackle complex video encoding problems ensuring best-in-class quality while meeting low-latency demands
  • Pursue research into next-generation image and video coding technologies and latest encoding tools

Requirements

  • 4+ years experience in multimedia software development
  • Strong Java or C++ experience with solid software design fundamentals
  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems and cloud-computing
  • Background in video algorithms or media processing
  • Strong knowledge of video streaming and encoding principles, including codec standards (e.g., H.264/AVC, HEVC, AV1)
  • Experience in image and video quality assessment
  • BS in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • MS or PhD a plus
Benefits
  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Disability Programs
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Life and Serious Injury Benefits
  • Paid leave of absence programs
  • Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off
  • Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off
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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaC++multimedia software developmentvideo algorithmsmedia processingvideo streamingencoding principlescodec standardsimage quality assessmentvideo quality assessment
Certifications
BS in Computer ScienceBS in Electrical EngineeringMSPhD