MPEG Software Engineer

CompanyImagine half a dozen different video channels streaming simultaneously on your computer monitor. Or having access to a rich library of VoD (Video on Demand) content to watch at your convenience, on your schedule. If your company or university is a customer of Video Furnace these exciting possibilities are a reality.Video Furnace delivers live broadcast and on-demand TV-quality video to any network-connected viewing device, such as desktop and notebook computers, without requiring client player software. Plus it’s platform-independent, so you can be running Windows, Mac OS/X, Linux or Solaris. Harvard, Northwestern, UCLA, Bain Capital, Alcatel and the United States Department of Defense are just a short list of organizations that have harnessed the power and simplicity of the patent-pending Video Furnace systems.www.videofurnace.com Job DescriptionDue to continued growth, Video Furnace has an opening for an experienced MPEG Software Engineer. Primary responsibilities and duties for this position involve:-Decoding and analyzing MPEG transport streams.-Working with and developing MPEG CODEC based client and server solutions including H.264.-Interpreting and enhancing existing systems for new features and performance improvements.-Developing support for new encryption methods.-Working with QA to track problems, debug, regression test and close.Qualifications-Bachelor's degree (or Associate degree + relevant experience) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering highly desirable.-At least 3 or more years of software development experience primarily related to MPEG technologies or related CODECS.

 -Solid, demonstrable knowledge of MPEG, especially MPEG-2 transport, video, and H.264 standards.

 - Strong C and C++ programming skills with development on Linux/Unix along with assembly language knowledge (386/MMX/SSE, MIPS).

 -Passion for tweaking and tuning algorithms for optimal speed and performance.-Familiarity with various video encryption schemes is a plus.

 -Experience with embedded systems development is a plus.-Understanding of IPTV related technologies, Set Top Boxes, and decoder issues are a plus. -Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team along with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

 

 

ContactQualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: jobs@videofurnace.com with “MPEG Software Engineer� highlighted in the email’s subject line. No phone calls or on-site visits will be accepted.