Ofinno · 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer, Video Compression
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expOfinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media standards. As a Senior Software Engineer in the Advanced Media Lab, you will enable research engineers to turn ideas into prototypes and high-quality software implementations, focusing on video codec software development.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Internet of ThingsTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Partner with research engineers across levels to implement and validate video compression ideas, delivering reproducible prototypes and integration-ready code
Design, implement, and optimize video codec software components with strong engineering rigor (correctness, performance, maintainability, and testability)
Provide software implementation guidance and technical reviews (architecture, coding style, performance trade-offs), helping unblock research execution and improve delivery velocity
Build and improve shared infrastructure (e.g., testing pipelines, scripts, datasets, configurations, regression tests, profiling tools) to scale team experimentation and quality
Integrate and profile tool interactions, ensuring stable baselines and reliable comparisons across experiments and platforms
Communicate technical findings and implementation insights to internal stakeholders and, when needed, to clients/partners and industry audiences
Mentor and support teammates through code reviews, interview participation, technical discussions, and onboarding to engineering best practices
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or M.S. (EE/CS or related) with 2+ and 6+ years of relevant research and/or product experience in video compression, respectively
Experience with standards reference software, conformance/bitstream compliance, and maintaining stable experimental baselines
Solid understanding of at least one modern video coding standard, including HEVC/H.265, VP9, VVC/H.266, AV1, AV2, or ECM
Expert-level C/C++ skills, with strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization capability
Proven experience developing video codec software, including hands-on development of software video encoders (e.g., encoder architecture, tool integration, rate control, performance optimization, or real-time pipelines)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers and cross-functional partners
Track record of technical impact through high-quality software delivery, performance improvements, and/or widely used internal tooling
Preferred
Hands-on implementation experience in one or more coding tool areas (e.g., intra/inter prediction, transform/quantization, in-loop filtering, entropy coding, high-level syntax)
Experience with performance portability and optimization (SIMD, multithreading, and platform-aware profiling)
Familiarity with IP generation workflows and supporting patent filings (e.g., evidence generation, documentation, and collaboration with patent counsel)
Benefits
401(K) matching -- We help you plan and save for retirement with a 401(K) matching program that’s available on day one.
Free healthcare plans -- Ofinno covers full premiums for you are your family on select healthcare plans, including employer HSA contributions if applicable.
Free Food -- Our kitchen is always fully stocked, including lunch, protein bars, fruit, sodas, coffee, and tea.
Unlimited Paid Time Off -- Our lives are enriched by family time, vacations, and personal time. We offer unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
On-campus gym -- Unwind, reduce stress and feel great – even when you’re at work.
Other benefits, too long to list -- Please discuss with our great People Ops team about additional benefits offered.
Company
Ofinno
Ofinno provides technology solutions within wireless technology that includes LTE-advanced, heterogeneous networks, IoT and 5G core.
51-200 employees
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