Embedded Multimedia Engineer (Linux / Video Codecs)

Job Role: Embedded Multimedia Engineer (Linux / Video Codecs) Location: Bangalore Key Skills: Embedded C/C++, Embedded Linux, V4L2, Multimedia, Video Codecs (H.264/HEVC/VP9), Linux Internals, Debugging Key Responsibilities: Design and develop multimedia applications and middleware on Embedded Linux platforms Integrate and optimize video codecs (H.264, HEVC, VP9) within multimedia pipelines Work closely with Linux drivers and V4L2 framework for efficient integration Optimize end-to-end pipeline performance including latency, throughput, and resource utilization Perform system-level debugging, root cause analysis, and performance tuning Use tools such as GDB, KDB, ftrace, perf, and tracing utilities Collaborate with hardware and system teams for SoC bring-up and multimedia optimization Ensure stability, scalability, and performance of multimedia components Required Qualifications & Skills: 5+ years of experience in Embedded Linux development Strong programming skills in C/C++ Hands-on experience with multimedia frameworks and pipeline architecture Experience with V4L2 (Video4Linux2) Good knowledge of video codecs (H.264, HEVC, VP9) Strong understanding of Linux internals (threads, system calls, synchronization) Experience in debugging and performance optimization Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Preferred Skills: Experience with Android HAL (multimedia or camera stack) Exposure to OTT platforms (Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube certification) Experience with SoC-based multimedia architectures Understanding of hardware-accelerated video pipelines Experience in camera, audio, or video subsystem integration