
Software Engineer – Video Algorithm Systems, L4
Netflix
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $250,000 - $413,000 per year
Tech Stack
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