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Software Engineer, Video SWE

AT Meta
Meta

Software Engineer, Video SWE

Menlo Park, CA

We are the teams who create all of Meta's products used by billions of people around the world. Want to build new features and improve existing products like Messenger, Video, Groups, News Feed, Search, AR/VR, GenAI and more? Want to solve unique, large scale, highly complex technical problems? Meta is seeking experienced Video Software Engineers to join our product teams. You can help build products that help us connect the next billion people, create new features that have billions of interactions per day and be a part of a team that's working to help people connect with each other around the globe. Join us!

Software Engineer, Video SWE Responsibilities:

  • Research, develop, and troubleshoot real time communication systems, related to video and audio codecs, cameras, displays, and microphones.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand features, operation, and specify enhancements.
  • Optimizing and improving video codec efficiency, encode rate control, speed, video, pre/post-processing and error resilience.
  • Debugging and diagnosing quality of end-to-end video experience on lossy networks in real-time communication scenarios.
  • Define the video optimization roadmap for both low-end and high-end network and devices.
  • Lead the definition and implementation of media processing pipeline.
  • Continuously improve the efficiency of the automated test tooling by leveraging the internal automated test infrastructure.
Minimum Qualifications:

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  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD + 4 YOE
  • 3+ years in relevant video software engineering for video conferencing or other real-time communication applications including experience in image or video processing.
  • Understanding of the multimedia stack, including containers, codecs, and AV synchronization.
  • Experience in C/C++ multithreaded programming.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ years experience with video codec standards like H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP8/VP9, AV1
  • Experience in RTC/WebRTC or video with networking.
  • Experience with live streaming applications including one or more ingestion protocols such as RTMP, RIST, SRT, Zixi
  • Experience with drafting or modifying video encoders
  • Experience with technical broadcast contribution pipelines: Path, transcoding settings, captions/subtitles, etc.
  • Experience building FFmpeg filters or have worked with FFmpeg APIs.
  • Experience with OpenCL, DirectX and Intel Media SDK programming.
  • Experience with Android Media SDK.
  • Experience designing power-efficient software for mobile or embedded systems.
About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$85.10/hour to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Client-provided location(s): Menlo Park, CA, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2WpyMAF
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

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

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program

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