Engineer, Video Codecs

The prospective candidate will be part of the Advanced Video and Research Team that designs and delivers video codec solutions for industry leaders in video technology. The key responsibilities of the job would be to deliver and excel on the following fronts (not limited to): Development and implementation of optimized algorithms for video encoders, video decoders, video pre and post processing components on x86 and ARM based CPUs. Work involves implementation of high quality video encoders, decoders and transcoders and associated intellectual properties like Motion estimation, Rate Control algorithms, Scene Cut Detection, Fade-in / Fade-out Compensation, De-interlacing, De-noising as an example. Working on latest technology of Machine learning and Neural Network based video compression. Required Experience: Candidates must have development experience ranging from 2 to 4 years. Experience in implementing video compression standards based and/or proprietary Image and Video codecs/algorithms. Must have exposure and development experience ARM and/or x86 based platforms like Xeon E5/E3, Core-i7/i5. Experience of development using operating systems like Windows / Linux / OS X. Educational Qualification: Masters or Bachelors Degree in Computer Science / Electronics and Communication. Required Technical Skills: Knowledge of C/C++. Knowledge of x86 based development, intrinsic like SSE, AVX based coding. Knowledge of ARM based development, intrinsic like Neon coding. Debugging, profiling and development environments. Good knowledge of video standards like AV1 and H.265. Working knowledge of H.264, MPEG-2 and VP9 is good to possess. Software Processes, Git, Configuration Management, Test Planning and Execution. Exposure to multi-threaded, cache optimal designs of video codecs. Exposure to OpenCL based GPU development / CUDA based programming. Aware of Machine learning and Neural Network basics. Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka. If you have an unending passion for technology, the drive to learn and excel, and great team spirit, drop in your resume at talent@ittiam.com.,