Video Codec Engineer - Next-Gen Compression & Processing

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Medical & dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer in San Diego to drive innovation in media compression and video processing across devices. You will tackle advanced challenges and shape future experiences for iPhone, Apple TV+, FaceTime, and more.

You will design and implement algorithms for hardware-optimized codecs, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and contribute to standards and evaluation methods.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Expertise in video and image coding principles, algorithms, and techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of video compression standards such as H.264, HEVC.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Excellent software design, problem-solving, and debugging abilities.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead R&D in emerging media compression technologies and standards.
• Design and implement innovative video compression/processing algorithms optimized for existing and future hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware and software architects to define and integrate media features and algorithms for upcoming products.

Skills

Video coding

C/C++

Software design

Problem solving

H.264 HEVC

Education

B.S. degree

Job description

Apple Inc. seeks a Video Codec Algorithm Engineer in San Diego to drive innovation in media compression and video processing across devices. You will tackle advanced challenges and shape future experiences for iPhone, Apple TV+, FaceTime, and more.

You will design and implement algorithms for hardware-optimized codecs, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and contribute to standards and evaluation methods.