Netflix is looking to enhance the quality and efficiency of its video streams to provide a smoother, crisper, and more engaging viewing experience for its global audience across all devices and network conditions.
Requirements
- Proficiency in C++ or Java and strong object-oriented programming skills
- Experience with large-scale distributed systems and cloud computing environments
- Strong background in image and signal processing, including algorithm design and implementation (e.g., image scaling, deinterlacing, frame rate conversion, artifact detection)
- Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and improve existing systems and workflows
- Experience with video codecs such as H.264/AVC, HEVC, VP9 is a bonus
- Knowledge of video quality assessment methodologies is preferred
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and prototype advanced encoding algorithms and software workflows aimed at improving video quality and reducing bandwidth consumption
- Analyze current encoding workflows and codec implementations to identify opportunities for enhancement in speed and quality
- Collaborate with software engineers, researchers, and external academic groups to translate research into scalable, production-ready solutions
- Conduct research on emerging image and video coding standards and participate in relevant conferences and publications
- Optimize encoding performance for deployment across diverse network conditions and device types
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Netflix’s video processing pipeline, ensuring high-quality streaming experiences for users worldwide
- Evaluate and implement new techniques for video compression, artifact reduction, and quality assessment
Other
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in multimedia software development
- Effective collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Involvement in open-source multimedia projects (e.g., ffmpeg, x264) is advantageous
- BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; MS or PhD is a plus
- Netflix is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
