Nvidia Senior Video Architect 

United States, California 

337054931

What you will be doing:

• Design, implement, optimize, and maintain video decoder / encoder functional models for video codec development.

• Develop new video architecture for the hardware implementation of latest and next generation video codecs.

• Analyze the performance of the proposed architecture.

• Support hardware team in the RTL implementation.

• Develop tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure to verify the correctness of the design.

• Collaborate with software team in incorporating new functionality into the video driver.

What we need to see:

• MS or higher degree in EE or CS or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience with video codecs.

• Broad knowledge with video and image processing techniques and with digital video compression standards.

• Strong background in developing and evaluating video encoder / decoder architecture / algorithms / functional models

• Good understanding of System-On-a-Chip (SOC) architecture

• Strong analytical skills and the drive to solve difficult problems.

• Thorough knowledge of C, C++, and scripting languages.

• Self-motivated, good communication skills, and ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Thorough knowledge of digital compression standards such as H265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC), VP9, AV1

• Good understanding of video encoding algorithms and encoding quality is a plus