Senior Research Engineer, Video Compression

About the role

The Senior Research Engineer in Video Compression position is part of the Advanced Media Lab at Ofinno, a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Ofinno specializes in advancing communication and media standards, with notable contributions to 5G cellular, Wi-Fi, and media compression technologies. The lab fosters an environment of collaboration and excellence, encouraging researchers to deliver groundbreaking innovations that shape the future of technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in video compression, focusing on video coding standardization.
• Collaborate within the team to remove blockers, integrate tool interactions, and improve shared infrastructure (e.g., testing pipelines, scripts, datasets, and configurations).
• Communicate research findings and technical insights to clients, partners, and industry audiences, representing the company's expertise in video compression.
• Drive standards contributions by authoring technical proposals, defending results, and working with delegates/partners to align test conditions, baselines, and conclusions.
• Invent and develop patentable solutions that improve compression efficiency and/or complexity, and support the full IP process from invention disclosure through filing.
• Mentor and support junior teammates through code reviews, interview participation, technical discussions, and onboarding to evaluation methodology and best practices.

Requirements

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 6+ years of relevant research and/or product experience in video compression.
• Solid understanding of at least one modern video coding standard, including HEVC/H.265, VP9, VVC/H.266, AV1, AV2, or ECM.
• Proven ability in video codec software implementation: strong C/C++ development skills for codec research prototypes and/or production software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent the company in standards meetings and industry events.
• Track record of technical impact through peer-reviewed publications, patents, and/or standards contributions.

Preferred

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of relevant research and/or product experience in video compression.
• Prior delegate or active contributor experience in video coding standardization bodies, including JVET, MPEG, or AOM.
• Hands-on experience in one or more video coding tool areas, including intra prediction, inter prediction, transform/quantization, in-loop filtering, and high-level syntax.
• Familiarity with the patent filing process and collaborating with patent attorneys.

Benefits

At Ofinno, we offer:

• 401(K) matching
• Free healthcare plans
• Free food
• Unlimited paid time off
• On-campus gym

For a complete list of benefits, please contact our People Ops team.