Software Engineer

AMC OU Ambarella Corp; Ohio; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambarella Dayton, Ohio, is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop and optimize video codec algorithms for edge AI cameras and devices. You will collaborate across teams to enhance real‑time codecs and firmware for silicon platforms.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of embedded software experience, strong C/C++ skills, and familiarity with H.264/HEVC/AV1 standards, with a focus on performance and low latency.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C and C++ with hands-on embedded development.
• Experience with real-time software for hardware codecs.
• Familiarity with H.264/H.265/HEVC or AV1 standards.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve software workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize video codec algorithms focused on video quality, low latency, and hardware efficiency.
• Implement and maintain reference codec models.
• Collaborate on silicon architecture modeling and hardware/software co-design.
• Develop silicon verification and diagnostic tools.
• Design and maintain real-time product firmware.
• Implement and tune software rate control algorithms.
• Work with engineering teams to integrate and validate codec solutions.

Skills

C and C++ programming

Embedded software development

Video compression standards

Problem solving & debugging

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

AI Vision Processors For Edge Applications Our solutions make cameras smarter by extracting valuable data from high-resolution video streams.

Job Description

Develop software and modeling solutions for AI-enabled camera silicon. This role supports the full software development lifecycle for standards-based real-time hardware video codecs. The successful candidate will work closely with cross‑functional teams to enhance existing video codec technologies and contribute to the development of next‑generation codec solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize video codec algorithms focused on video quality, low latency, and hardware efficiency.
• Implement and maintain reference codec models.
• Collaborate on silicon architecture modeling and hardware/software co‑design.
• Develop silicon verification and diagnostic tools.
• Design and maintain real‑time product firmware.
• Implement and tune software rate control algorithms.
• Work with engineering teams to integrate and validate codec solutions.

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Embedded software development experience.
• Familiarity with video compression standards (H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1, or similar).
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Experience utilizing AI‑assisted development tools to improve software design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation efficiency.

Location Dayton (Beavercreek), Ohio

Experience 1 to 5 years of relevant experience in software or embedded systems development

Combining technical expertise and a commitment to quality, Ambarella has established itself as the industry standard for excellence in video performance by offering pristine imagery, efficient compression, and low‑power operation. For our next phase of growth, we are looking for talented team members to help us deliver our advanced computer vision algorithms to tomorrow’s intelligent video products. Our target applications include autonomous vehicles, intelligent video surveillance, self‑flying drones, smart wearable cameras, 360‑degree immersive video, and more.