Video Coding Engineer - Lexicon Solutions : Job Details

Senior Video Coding Engineer

📍 Vancouver, WA | 🔬 R&D Environment | 💻 Onsite/hybrid |

Our client is open to this role being either a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract

Are you passionate about cutting-edge video technology? Join us as a Senior Video Coding Engineer and work alongside top-tier researchers advancing the state of the art in video coding, adaptive streaming, and AI-driven video processing.

As part of our collaborative R&D team, you'll help architect and optimize next-generation video streaming and playback systems, leveraging protocols like DASH, HLS, and WebRTC, while integrating the latest in AI and machine learning for video enhancement.

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement real-time and on-demand video streaming solutions (DASH, HLS, WebRTC)
• Develop and optimize codecs including VVC, HEVC, and AVC
• Implement AI-powered algorithms for video processing, analysis, and enhancement
• Manage a Linux-based compute cluster for distributed video processing tasks
• Author technical reports and contribute to cross-functional innovation initiatives

What We're Looking For:

• Strong programming skills in C++, C, and Python
• Solid foundation in digital image and video processing
• Experience with video streaming protocols and encoding/decoding technologies
• Hands-on experience with Linux (CentOS preferred)
• Experience managing compute clusters and writing job automation scripts
• MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (BS acceptable)

Bonus Points For:

• Prior experience in industry-grade video streaming development
• Knowledge of cloud computing, containerization, and video quality assessment
• Strong mathematical/statistical background
• AI integration for video enhancement

This is a full-time, onsite or hybrid role in Vancouver, WA. This opportunity offers the chance to work on impactful technologies in a collaborative research setting—with the stability and resources of a global tech leader.

🔗 Apply now if you're ready to code the future of video.