Integration Software Engineer

microTECH Global Limited; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks an Integration Software Engineer to join their London team. The role involves developing and maintaining integration of video codecs into various operating systems, with hybrid work flexibility. Candidates should have experience in C/C++, a degree in Computer Science, and an interest in video technologies. This position offers opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects and engage with the open-source community.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing software using C/C++.
• An interest in developing system-level software for iOS, Android, or desktop.
• Desire to expand knowledge of video codecs and video streaming technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integration of LCEVC into various OS.
• Work on projects to add support for HDR content playback.
• Collaborate with decoder and encoder teams.
• Integrate compression solutions into video applications.
• Engage with the open-source community for contributions.
• Resolve defects within the codec integration layer.
• Participate in sprint planning sessions.
• Attend daily stand-up meetings.

Skills

Developing software using C/C++

Interest in system-level software development

Knowledge of video codecs

Knowledge of video streaming technology

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline

Job description

Our client is seeking an Integration Software Engineer to join their team in London. Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing software using C/C++.
• An interest in developing system-level software for iOS, Android, or desktop operating systems used by third-party applications.
• A desire to expand your knowledge of video codecs and video streaming technology.
• Hold a degree in Computer Science or similar discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integration of LCEVC (MPEG-5 Part 2) into various operating systems, including Android, Chromium, WebRTC, and JavaScript-based web decoders.
• Work on projects such as adding support for HDR content playback on mobile platforms and enabling LCEVC playback on web browsers.
• Collaborate with decoder and encoder teams to maintain and improve the core C++ codec integration layers.
• Integrate compression solutions, like VC6 and Point Cloud Compression, into different video editing and creation applications.
• Engage with the open-source community to contribute changes upstream to video player Open Source projects and assist in integrating LCEVC.
• Resolve defects within the codec integration layer and across different integrations.
• Participate in sprint planning and refinement sessions to discuss new features and issues to address in upcoming sprints.
• Attend daily stand-up meetings to report status, issues, and successes.