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Senior Multimedia Engineer (GStreamer)

Yesterday Budapest, Hungary

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

We are seeking a Senior Multimedia Engineer to join our engineering team working on advanced audio/video streaming solutions for embedded platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with GStreamer and a deep understanding of multimedia systems, media pipelines, and streaming technologies.

Technical Requirements:

• 8+ years of software development experience in multimedia or system-level environments

• Strong hands-on experience with GStreamer on developer level (must-have), including:

o building and debugging complex media pipelines

o working with elements, pads, caps, and plugins

o diagnosing latency, synchronization, and performance issues

• Strong programming skills in C++ and Java for system-level or multimedia applications

• Solid understanding of audio and video streaming protocols (RTP, RTSP, etc.)

• Experience working with video and audio codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AAC, Opus, etc.)

• Experience with Video4Linux (V4L2) Experience with embedded platforms (Embedded Linux and/or Embedded Android)

• Understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP, UDP, HTTP

• Ability to debug complex issues across software layers (middleware, OS, hardware interaction)

• Experience with version control systems (Git) Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Embedded Android / Android BSP (AOSP)

• Familiarity with multimedia and graphics systems such as:

o Android Audio / SurfaceFlinger

o ffmpeg,VAAPI, OpenMAX, OpenGL

• Experience with streaming technologies such as WebRTC

• Experience with camera integration or camera subsystem customization

• Knowledge of hardware-accelerated media pipelines

• Scripting experience (Bash, Python)

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain multimedia middleware components

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• Build, integrate, and optimize GStreamer-based audio/video pipelines. Integrate media components with user-space applications and system services

• Debug and resolve complex media issues related to performance, stability, and synchronization

• Drive technical discussions and contribute to architecture decisions

• Collaborate with hardware, platform, and application teams

• Support board bring-up and hardware validation related to audio/video subsystems

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Jabil-J2437691
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-28T19:08:24

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Office Life and Perks

      • Casual Dress
      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Happy Hours
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Holiday Events
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Performance Bonus
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Financial Counseling
      • Profit Sharing
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Promote From Within
      • Mentor Program
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Internship Program
      • Work Visa Sponsorship
      • Leadership Training Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion