Senior Audio Video (AV) Engineer (C++)

TL;DR

Senior Audio Video (AV) Engineer (C++): Designing and developing high-performance screen recording and streaming functionalities for Windows platforms with an accent on hardware-accelerated encoding/decoding and low-latency media processing. Focus on optimizing video pipelines using codecs like H.264/H.265/AV1 and integrating advanced graphics technologies like OpenGL and Direct3D.

Location: Chengdu, China (Onsite)

Company

A global leader in gaming hardware and software, dedicated to revolutionizing the gaming experience through gamer-centric innovation.

What you will do

• Design and develop screen recording and streaming features for Windows.
• Implement and optimize video encoding/decoding pipelines using hardware accelerators like NVENC, AMD AMF, and Intel QuickSync.
• Work with video codecs including H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and AV1.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure real-time, low-latency media processing.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues related to streaming, latency, and encoding quality.
• Stay current with advancements in video encoding standards and streaming protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills with experience in performance optimization.
• Proficiency in video encoding/decoding and hardware accelerators.
• Deep understanding of video codecs (H.264, H.265, AV1) and audio codecs (AAC, Opus).
• Experience with media libraries such as FFmpeg, OBS, Media Foundation, ZLMediaKit, Sunshine, Moonlight, or GStreamer.
• Knowledge of streaming protocols (RTSP, RTMP, WebRTC, HLS) and image processing technologies (OpenGL, Direct3D).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a global mission to revolutionize gaming.
• Exposure to a global team spanning 5 continents.
• Accelerated personal and professional growth within a gamer-centric environment.
• Access to the unique #LifeAthirify.global experience.