Kforce Inc · 13 hours ago
Software Development Engineer - Video Encoding
Redmond, WA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$65/hr - $68/hrKforce Inc is seeking a Software Development Engineer - Video Encoding to improve codec telemetry and enhance encoder testing processes. The role involves expanding telemetry depth, integrating tests for various codecs, and collaborating with teams to ensure higher reliability and feature coverage in driver releases.
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Responsibilities
Expand telemetry depth and coverage for H.264, HEVC, AV1, and image/video codecs
Capture fine grained profile information (e.g., 10 bit, 4:2:2, 4:4:4) and error modes not visible in current data
Define reliability metrics, performance indicators, and failure signals across encode/decode paths
Build or enhance dashboards to surface actionable health insights, trends, and regressions
Improve detection of rare or profile specific issues that previously went unnoticed
Extend HLK encoder test suites beyond H.264 bitstream matching to cover HEVC and AV1
Improve coverage of codec behaviors and functional validation in HLK for driver signing
Integrate MVHV (Microsoft Video Hardware Validation) tests into HLK to reduce IHV test gaps and failures
Partner closely with Teams, HLK teams, and IHVs to drive compliance with new codec feature requirements
Help ensure future driver releases meet higher reliability and feature coverage standards
Design and implement enhanced telemetry events, schemas, and probes across codec pipelines
Expand telemetry granularity for advanced profiles and configuration variations
Build/augment dashboards that reveal regression patterns, reliability issues, and performance characteristics
Author and extend HLK tests for HEVC and AV1 encoder validation
Integrate MVHV scenarios into HLK workflows to improve IHV pass rates and reduce partner friction
Analyze telemetry and test fail data to identify codec reliability gaps
Collaborate with codec engineering, HLK teams, and IHV partners to close coverage gaps and improve driver readiness
Qualification
Required
Telemetry & Observability (Strong): Designing event schemas, metrics, instrumentation, dashboards; analyzing large telemetry datasets
Codec & Media Expertise: Understanding H.264/HEVC/AV1 encoding & decoding behavior, media pipelines, color formats, profile variations
HLK/Hardware Validation Experience: Authoring HLK tests, working with driver certification workflows, understanding IHV validation pipelines
Analytical Problem Solving: Identifying patterns in telemetry and validation results, isolating root causes, proposing instrumentation or test improvements
Cross Team Collaboration: Working effectively with codec engineers, HLK teams, graphics/media groups, and hardware partners
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
Founded in 1962
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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