Lead Video Compression Research Engineer — Standards & Innovation

Ofinno; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) matching

Free healthcare plans

Free food

Unlimited Paid Time Off

On-campus gym

Job summary

A leading research and development lab in Virginia is seeking a Principal Research Engineer specializing in video compression. This role involves providing technical leadership and contributing to video coding standardization efforts. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, expertise in video compression, and strong programming skills in C/C++. The position offers various benefits, including free healthcare plans, a 401(K) matching program, and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant research and/or product experience in video compression.
• Deep expertise in video compression with a proven record of standards contributions.
• Strong video codec software implementation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in video compression.
• Lead and coordinate technical initiatives across the team.
• Mentor and develop team capabilities through technical coaching.

Skills

Technical leadership in video compression

C/C++ development capability

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

A leading research and development lab in Virginia is seeking a Principal Research Engineer specializing in video compression. This role involves providing technical leadership and contributing to video coding standardization efforts. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, expertise in video compression, and strong programming skills in C/C++. The position offers various benefits, including free healthcare plans, a 401(K) matching program, and unlimited paid time off.