Senior C++ Engineer - Video

BlueSnap, Inc; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative startup in the gaming sector is on the lookout for a Senior Video Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge video processing solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a revolutionary platform that allows gamers to engage with content in a whole new way. You will leverage your extensive experience in C++ and video codecs to create high-performance pipelines that enhance user experience across devices. Join a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming technology and be part of a project that aims to redefine how players share their gaming moments. If you're passionate about video technology and gaming, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software engineering with a focus on video processing.
• Strong expertise in video/audio codecs and GPU encoding.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop efficient video processing and encoding pipelines.
• Optimize video quality and performance for various devices.

Skills

C++

GPU acceleration

video/audio codecs

performance optimization

cross-platform development

Tools

OpenGL

Vulkan

Metal

NVENC

QuickSync

AMF

Job description

Ludeo is a hyper-growth startup in the gaming industry that is revolutionizing the way players discover and engage with games. Now and for the first time, gamers can share their most thrilling gameplay moments with everyone and everywhere and allow others to PLAY them, not only watch them as video clips.

Ludeo’s vision is to become the world’s first playable social media platform for gamers where they can frictionlessly discover gaming content.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior C++ Video Engineer to develop and optimize our video processing and encoding solutions. This role requires strong expertise in C/C++, video/audio codecs, GPU acceleration, and performance optimization across different platforms. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing high-performance video processing pipelines while ensuring optimal quality and resource usage.

What you'll do

• Design and develop efficient video processing and encoding pipelines
• Implement and optimize GPU-accelerated video processing solutions
• Create and maintain cross-platform video processing libraries
• Optimize video quality and performance for various devices and bandwidth conditions
• Develop and integrate mobile-specific video optimizations
• Benchmark and profile video processing performance

Requirements

• 7+ years in software engineering with a focus on video processing and encoding
• Strong expertise in video/audio codecs (H.264, HEVC, VP8/VP9, AV1, Opus)
• Extensive experience with GPU encoding (NVENC, QuickSync, AMF)
• Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with large codebases
• Deep understanding of graphics libraries (OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal)
• Experience with mobile video optimization and hardware acceleration
• Strong background in performance optimization and profiling