Netflix is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer with expertise in video processing to join their Video Algorithms team. The role involves building innovative video encoding solutions for various business domains, collaborating with internal and external partners, and conducting in-codec experimentation to enhance the streaming experience for millions of users worldwide.

• 5+ years experience in multimedia software development, with excellent debugging and problem solving skills.
• MS in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent or extensive experience. PhD a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of video coding standards (AV1, AV2, AVC, HEVC).
• Rich hands-on experience with open-source/proprietary encoder/decoder codebases, such as libaom, SVT-AV1, dav1d, libx264, libx265.
• General understanding of video codecs ecosystems, such as TV/mobile/PC SOC/OEM support for different codecs.
• Fluent coding capability in C/C++, and ability to write systems code in Python or Java.
• Good communication skills and collaborative spirit to work with partners.
• Curious to learn, and capable of picking up new skills quickly.

• Perform in-codec experimentation, and build PoCs to support the team’s encoding innovation initiatives.
• Work with internal partners such as the streaming pipeline, device teams, streaming algorithms, and external partners such as encoder vendors, SOC manufacturers and OEMs to take prototypes into production.
• Build experimentation systems on top of existing media platforms, using paved path languages such as C/C++, Python and Java.
• Run large experiments to benchmark a solution in terms of rate-quality tradeoff, latency, system performance, etc.
• Work on productizing your solutions using paved path tools.

• Employees at Netflix are often offered flexible, people-first benefits—unlimited time away, generous parental leave, global family-forming support, mental-health programs (mindfulness, free counseling/coaching), and health coverage tailored by country. Financially, Netflix pays at personal top-of-market and lets employees choose their mix of cash vs. fully-vested 10-year stock options, alongside donation and volunteer matching. Convenience perks can include trust-based travel/expense policies, relocation support, and “Work, Not Drive” rideshare flexibility.