Senior Video Architect

We are now looking for a Senior Video Architect! NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come and join our team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world!

NVIDIA is seeking a passionate and experienced engineer for our video IP team to develop hardware architecture for video compression / processing. If you are passionate about the latest video compression research and motivated to prototype ground up algorithms and architectures with a keen focus on delivering impactful solutions, then this role will be a great fit for you!

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

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Are you creative and collaborative? Do you love the challenge of crafting the fastest and most power-efficient chips in their class? If so, we want to hear from you!

The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 276,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and . NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.