Senior AI Vision & Video Codec Engineer (Embedded)

Ambarella; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambarella is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Dayton to lead development of AI-enabled video codecs for edge devices. You will work across architecture, hardware, and software teams to optimize codecs for quality, latency, and power efficiency.

The role requires 5–10+ years in video codec or embedded software, strong C/C++, and familiarity with H.264/HEVC/AV1 standards. You will mentor peers and shape next-generation camera products.

Qualifications

• Expert-level C and C++ programming in embedded systems.
• Experience with video codecs and real-time systems.
• Familiarity with H.264/HEVC/AV1 standards.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of real-time video codec algorithms for quality, latency, and hardware efficiency.
• Design reference codec models and performance enhancements.
• Drive hardware/software co-design and silicon architecture modeling.
• Develop advanced diagnostics and verification tools for silicon validation.
• Architect and optimize real-time embedded firmware solutions and rate control components.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on codec projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define future video codec capabilities and requirements.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded software

Video compression standards

Job description

Ambarella is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Dayton to lead development of AI-enabled video codecs for edge devices. You will work across architecture, hardware, and software teams to optimize codecs for quality, latency, and power efficiency.

The role requires 5–10+ years in video codec or embedded software, strong C/C++, and familiarity with H.264/HEVC/AV1 standards. You will mentor peers and shape next-generation camera products.