Principal Video Coding & AI Architect

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution; San Francisco, Morrisville (CA, NC); On-site; CAD 295,000 - 395,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution in San Francisco, CA seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead R&D in next-generation image and video coding using ML/AI. You will collaborate with global teams across Zurich, Bangalore, the US and Beijing, shaping codecs (AV1/AVC/HEVC/VVC), AI-enabled video processing, ABR and streaming architectures.

We value a decade of experience, deep expertise in video standards, and a track record of IP generation, with a leadership role influencing long-term

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in related field.
• Deep expertise in video coding standards such as AV1, AV2, AVC, HEVC, VVC.
• Strong algorithm background for both traditional block based and emerging neural network based video coding tools.
• A strong background in applying deep learning techniques to video processing tasks such as video enhancement, video understanding, video coding and analysis.
• A proven track record of IP generation
• In-depth understanding and experience with multimedia stack (e.g. video formats, encoders/decoders, video playback/players), multimedia frameworks, and video coding/processing methods.
• A proven track record of success and demonstrable experience in research or advanced development in video coding / media processing or adjacent fields (video quality, computer vision, computer graphics)

Responsibilities

• Focus on research and development for future generation image and video coding using ML/AI.
• Represent Disney at AOM and connect with academic groups, conferences, and standard bodies.
• Conduct innovative research and advanced development involving computer vision and ML/AI for media enhancement, understanding, compression.
• Design video algorithms and software workflows to achieve velocity, scale, and efficiency for our media platform.
• Drive architectural innovation and IP generation, influencing long-term strategy.

Skills

Video coding standards

Algorithms

Deep learning for video

IP generation

Multimedia stack

Research experience

C/C++

AI/ML deployment

Media metadata

ABR algorithms

GStreamer

Data visualization

Docker

REST APIs

CI/CD

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS

Tools

GStreamer

Docker

Job description

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution in San Francisco, CA seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead R&D in next-generation image and video coding using ML/AI. You will collaborate with global teams across Zurich, Bangalore, the US and Beijing, shaping codecs (AV1/AVC/HEVC/VVC), AI-enabled video processing, ABR and streaming architectures.

We value a decade of experience, deep expertise in video standards, and a track record of IP generation, with a leadership role influencing long-term