CODEC Video Compression Engineer/Developer

Neros Technologies; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company in California is seeking a highly skilled CODEC Video Compression Engineer/Developer to design and implement advanced video compression algorithms for real-time applications. Candidates should possess a strong background in video processing, proficiency in C/C++, and experience with GPU acceleration techniques. The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $220,000 USD, reflective of education and experience. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and defense, contributing to cutting-edge unmanned systems.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of video compression standards such as H.264, H.265/HEVC, H.266.
• Experience with codec implementation in developing video encoding/decoding software.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, with experience in SIMD optimizations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement hybrid video compression encoder architecture.
• Optimize video compression algorithms for low-latency applications.
• Conduct performance testing, benchmarking, and quality assurance.

Skills

Video compression theory

C/C++ programming

Multithreaded programming

GPU acceleration (CUDA, Vulkan, OpenCL)

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

FPGA/ASIC design

Performance profiling tools

Job description

CODEC Video Compression Engineer/Developer

What we are

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

What you will be doing

We are seeking a highly skilled CODEC Video Compression Engineer/Developer to build low-cost FPV digital video, similar to DJI 04.

They will design, optimize, and implement low-latency advanced video compression algorithms while maintaining high visual quality, for real time video streaming application. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, low-latency wireless video. This role blends deep knowledge of video processing, mathematics, and software/hardware optimization to enable video transmission with minimum latency and reduced bandwidth usage.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of dual CPU/GPU hybrid video compression encoder architecture that can seamlessly combine SW and HW encoding engines
• Design, develop, and optimize video compression algorithms in C/C++, Assembly, Rust or similar languages
• Implement and optimize encoder/decoder pipelines for real-time applications
• Analyze and improve codec performance for speed, quality, and efficiency across CPU, GPU
• Conduct performance benchmarking, debugging, and quality assurance testing: Develop and use objective and subjective metrics to evaluate codec performance
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate CODEC solutions into products, using high-level synthesis, or FPGA/ASIC design flows
• Stay updated on emerging video standards, compression techniques, and industry trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Solid understanding of video compression theory, motion estimation, transform coding, MC DCT, VBSMC, entropy coding, and rate control
• Codec implementation experience in developing actual software and hardware that encodes and decodes video data according to a specific compression format
• Solid understanding of video compression standards (H.264, H.265/HEVC, H.266, VP9, AV1) and rate control algorithms
• Experience with hardware implementations using dedicated chips (FPGAs, ASICs, DSPs), and hybrid implementations using software for control logic with hardware accelerators GPUs (NVENC, NVDEC). Experience with GPU acceleration (CUDA, Vulkan, OpenCL)
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with SIMD optimizations (SSE, AVX, NEON)
• Front-end development for control of performance-critical code
• Experience with multithreaded programming and performance profiling tools, debugging, and performance optimization
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment

Nice to have

• Knowledge of container formats (MP4, MKV, MPEG-TS)
• Experience with ML–based video enhancement or compression

US Salary Range

$120,000 - $220,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.