Software Engineer, Video Streaming
Build real-time video-streaming pipelines, simulation frameworks, and cloud communication systems for a vehicle teleoperations platform. The role requires C/C++ or Go, networking expertise, and a Computer Science degree, with 2+ years of relevant experience for BS/MS candidates.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Design and implement an efficient pipeline using state-of-the-art video-streaming techniques to deliver high-priority, real-time data streams.
- Build an offline streaming simulation and emulation framework to iterate on video-streaming algorithms and predict online performance.
- Test systems in real-world environments, gather feedback, and drive innovation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on on-road network-metric collection.
- Build the core communication system and cloud platform connecting vehicles and teleoperation operators.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field, or a bachelor's/master's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field plus 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Go.
- Familiarity with TCP/IP, socket programming, congestion control, and computer networking.
- Strong communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Network simulation experience, such as Network Simulator 3.
- Experience collecting real-road LTE network metrics.
- Video-streaming framework experience, such as WebRTC.
- Understanding of video codecs including VP8, VP9, H.264, and H.265.
- GPU programming experience.
Compensation
- Base pay range: $160,000–$240,000 annually.
- Eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits.
Skills
C, C++, Go, TCP/IP, Socket Programming, Congestion Control, Network Simulation, Lte, Webrtc, Video Codecs, Gpu Programming
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