Software Integration Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking a developer with expertise in video and compression technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C/C++ and experience with system-level software development for mobile platforms. Responsibilities include collaborating on codec integrations, contributing to open-source projects, and participating in Agile development processes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge video technology and enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with Android development.
• Knowledge of video codecs and streaming technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to maintain and improve C++ codec integration layers.
• Integrate compression solutions into video editing applications.
• Participate in development planning and provide status updates.

Skills

C/C++

Communication

Agile

Video Codecs

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Jira

FFmpeg

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About the Role

You will have an interest in video and compression technology, along with experience in mobile and desktop system-level development. A proactive attitude and strong communication skills to contribute to technical discussions are essential.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with decoder and encoder teams to support maintenance and improvements in core C++ codec integration layers.
2. Integrate other compression solutions, such as VC6 and point cloud compression, into video editing and creation applications.
3. Contribute to open-source projects by submitting changes upstream and assist with integrating LCEVC into video player open-source projects.
4. Participate in development planning, including sprint planning and refinement sessions for new features or issue resolution.
5. Provide status updates through daily stand-ups and reporting on progress, issues, and successes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience developing system-level software for Android.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and other programming languages.
• Interest in developing system-level software for iOS or desktop OSes for third-party applications.
• Desire to expand knowledge of video codecs and streaming technology.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to document requirements, and provide clear progress updates.
• Experience working in Agile environments using Scrum or Kanban, with tools like Jira.
• Experience developing Android applications, especially video apps with ExoPlayer or AndroidX/Media, and familiarity with Android NDK.
• Experience with FFmpeg or its components, either using or developing.
• iOS development experience using Swift and Objective-C.
• Knowledge of video codecs, encoding, and streaming technologies.