Staff Software Development Engineer (Video Engineering)

Jio Star; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jio Star in Bengaluru is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer specialized in video engineering. You will lead the design and development of cutting-edge video processing and ad insertion software, addressing challenges like codec optimization and AI-driven quality assessment.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in multimedia software development and strong C++ or Java skills. This role offers the chance to work on innovative media technologies that serve millions of users globally.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in multimedia software development with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Expert proficiency in C++ or Java with strong object-oriented programming fundamentals.
• Deep understanding of audio and video compression standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of video processing software.
• Architect solutions for handling massive volumes of video content efficiently.
• Innovate and prototype emerging media technologies.

Skills

Multimedia software development

C++ or Java programming

Video codec standards (H.264/AVC, HEVC, AV1)

Audio codecs (AAC, HE-AAC, EAC-3)

Image and signal processing

Education

BE/B.Tech in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD

Tools

ffmpeg

GStreamer

NVIDIA DeepStream

Job description

## Staff Software Development Engineer (Video Engineering)Applylocations: Bengaluruposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR10048**Job Summary:**As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer, you will demonstrate strong independence and technical proficiency while collaborating effectively within the team. You will uphold a standard of excellence, ensuring high-quality work and timely delivery of projects. Additionally, you will serve as the functional lead within your domain, providing guidance and expertise to team members.**About the team:**Join our Video Engineering team as a Staff Engineer leading the development of next-generation media infrastructure. You'll work on cutting-edge challenges in video codec optimization, AI-driven quality assessment, and streaming at massive scale. This role offers the opportunity to shape the technical strategy for video processing systems that serve millions of concurrent users globally. **Key responsibilities:*** Lead the design and development of video processing & ad insertion software integrated with the Hotstar media pipelines* Architect solutions for quality, robustness, and scale – handling massive volumes of video content efficiently* Innovate and prototype emerging media technologies (AI-driven quality assessment, dynamic bitrate optimization, etc.)* Design and implement algorithms for encoding efficiency augmentation with video intelligence capabilities* Build automated video quality control systems for incoming source content and encoded JioHotstar streams* Drive technical implementation of media features in live streaming workflows with observability and resiliency* Champion support for state-of-the-art media features on the platform, ensuring delightful user experience* Collaborate with research and product teams to evaluate and integrate next-generation video technologies**Skills and attributes for success:*** 6+ years of experience in multimedia software development with excellent problem-solving and debugging skills* Expert proficiency in C++ or Java with strong object-oriented programming fundamentals* Deep understanding of audio and video compression and processing, including: Video codec standards: H.264/AVC, HEVC, AV1, HDR standards: Dolby Vision, HDR10+* Audio codecs: AAC, HE-AAC, EAC-3, Dolby Atmos (AC-4)* Immersive formats: 360VR, 3D video* Strong background in image and signal processing including algorithm design and implementation* Experience with live streaming workflows, systems, streaming protocols, and network topologies* Hands-on experience with open-source multimedia projects (ffmpeg, GStreamer, NVIDIA DeepStream, x265, SVT-AV1)* Experience in large-scale distributed systems and cloud-computing platforms* Knowledge of media packaging formats: HLS, DASH, CMAF with encryption standards* Understanding of CDN architectures and delivery mechanisms* Experience with Machine Learning and GenAI systems applied to media processing**Preferred education and experience:*** 7 to 9 years of experience with BE/B.Tech in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent. MS or PhD a plus