Integration Software Engineer

microTECH Global Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Our client is seeking an Integration Software Engineer to join their team in London.

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Qualifications & Skills:
- 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.