Senior Software Engineer, AI Vision & Real-Time Codecs

ambarella; Ohio; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambarella in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a senior firmware/codec engineer to develop and optimize real-time video codecs for AI-enabled cameras and edge devices. You will lead design and verification efforts, work with architecture teams, and drive innovations in compression technology for next-generation products.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills, embedded software experience, and the ability to mentor engineers while collaborating across hardware and software teams.

Qualifications

• Expert C/C++ programming and strong embedded software experience.
• In-depth knowledge of video compression standards (H.264/HEVC/AV1).
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineers.
• Experience with codec optimization and real-time debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of video codecs for edge devices.
• Design reference codec models and enhance performance.
• Drive hardware/software co-design and silicon architecture modeling.
• Develop diagnostics and verification tools for silicon validation.
• Architect and optimize real-time embedded firmware.
• Lead rate-control design and optimization.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define future codec capabilities.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software

Video codecs standards

Codec optimization

Technical leadership

AI tools for development

Job description

Ambarella in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a senior firmware/codec engineer to develop and optimize real-time video codecs for AI-enabled cameras and edge devices. You will lead design and verification efforts, work with architecture teams, and drive innovations in compression technology for next-generation products.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills, embedded software experience, and the ability to mentor engineers while collaborating across hardware and software teams.