Senior Software Development Engineer – Media Codecs & Telemetry Innovation
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 5 Months (Contract)
Overview
Become a driving force in shaping the quality, reliability, and performance of the media experiences in one of the world’s most widely used platforms. As a Software Development Engineer 4, you will work at the intersection of media codec engineering, telemetry innovation, and hardware validation—empowering millions of users to enjoy seamless video and imaging experiences every day. In this role, you will not only push the boundaries of telemetry depth and codec performance but also build advanced test coverage that ensures next‑generation hardware stays ahead of the curve.
You’ll collaborate with talented codec and hardware validation teams, industry hardware vendors, and platform experts to identify issues before they surface, close test coverage gaps, and uphold the highest engineering and reliability standards. If you’re passionate about media technologies and thrive in data‑driven environments, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on global media performance.
Required Skills
- Telemetry & Observability Engineering (4+ years) – Proven expertise in designing telemetry event schemas, defining metrics, instrumenting pipelines, building and maintaining dashboards, and working with large‑scale telemetry datasets to drive actionable insights.
- Codec & Media Pipeline Expertise (4–6 years) – Deep understanding of H.264, HEVC, and AV1 encoding/decoding behaviors, media pipelines, color formats (8/10‑bit, 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 4:4:4), profile variations, and failure modes.
- Hardware Validation & Test Development (3–5 years) – Strong experience in authoring functional video validation tests for GPUs, SoCs, and accelerators, including verifying codec feature functionality, performance, and correctness.
- Analytical Problem-Solving – Proficiency in uncovering patterns in telemetry and test results, diagnosing root causes, and recommending instrumentation or validation improvements.
- Cross-Team Collaboration – Demonstrated ability to work closely with engineering teams, hardware partners, and validation groups to deliver cohesive, high‑quality solutions.
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience with HLK (Windows Hardware Lab Kit) test development and driver certification processes.
- Familiarity with MVHV (Media/Video Hardware Validation) scenarios and workflows.
- Knowledge of error detection for rare or profile‑specific codec issues.
- Exposure to performance benchmarking for encode/decode pipelines.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
- 4–6+ years of professional experience in media codec engineering, hardware validation, or telemetry/observability roles.
Other Requirements
- Ability to work on‑site in Redmond, WA as needed.
- Availability to collaborate across multiple time zones.
- No travel is anticipated for this role.
Your expertise could be the key to powering flawless video delivery to millions—join a team where technical excellence directly shapes user experiences across the globe. Apply today and be part of something that defines the future of media technology.
