Intel Corporation
Software Optimization Engineer – GPU / Hardware-Accelerated Media (FFmpeg / HandBrake / Intel® Quick Sync Video) (f/m/d)
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Software Optimization Engineer – GPU / Hardware-Accelerated Media (FFmpeg / HandBrake / Intel® Quick Sync Video) (f/m/d)
Software Engineering Experienced Hire – Intel Media & GPU Acceleration
About the Role
This is a unique Software Engineering position combining cutting-edge media software engineering, hardware/software architecture influence, and deep GPU/media expertise to deliver industry-leading hardware-accelerated video solutions on Intel Graphics architecture. You’ll work with top open-source media communities (FFmpeg, HandBrake, VLC), independent software vendors, broadcasters, and content creators—alongside Intel engineering—to optimise encode/decode/transcode pipelines for Intel client and workstation platforms.
Your focus will be on leveraging expertise in:
- Intel® Quick Sync Video (QSV), oneVPL/VPL
- Media Acceleration APIs (VA-API on Linux, D3D11/D3D12 Video on Windows)
- Modern codecs (AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, AV1, VP9, VVC)
You’ll drive research, development, and proactive open-source contributions to foster Intel’s media capability adoption via:
- Industry-leading hardware-accelerated media solutions
- AI-boosted workflows (e.g., super-resolution, denoising)
- Collaboration with open-source communities for quality analysis, optimisation, and market-readiness
The role spans feature definition to GTM, including technical guidance, training, and community advocacy at an organizational level.
Key Responsibilities
- Software Development & Optimization
- Analyze, design, debug, and upstream open-source projects (FFmpeg, HandBrake, GStreamer, OBS, etc.).
- Optimise Intel media paths (e.g., QSV, oneVPL, VA-API, libmfx, Direct3D Video).
- Influence vendor/ISV products to align with Intel media support roadmaps.
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Open-Source Leadership
- Author patches, lead code reviews on FFmpeg mailing lists, GitHub repos.
- Serve as Intel’s voice in open-source media ecosystems.
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Research & Technical Advocacy
- Assess real-world pipelines for performance, PSNR, and error metrics.
- Mentor developers on Intel media/GPU-NPU integration while researching cutting-edge standards.
- Contribute to lab-training materials and public technical content (blogs, conference talks).
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Cross-Team Collaboration & Feedback
- Interface with collaborating Intel teams to prioritize extensive improvements.
- Deliver expert feedback on challenges (media architecture, drivers, hardware capacitors).
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Performance & Quality Engineering
- Profile QSV, GPU/NPU pipelines in AI-enhanced workflows.
- Use tools (VTune, Metrics Discovery API, TBB) for load testing and streamlining.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent training in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
- Advanced skills in C++ and multi-threading.
- Hardware-accelerated video programming experience, e.g.:
- Intel® QSV, oneVPL, VA-API, D3D12 Video API
- Industry alternatives (NVDEC, NVENC, etc.)
- Hands-on coding in FFmpeg/HandBrake (commit/PR histories required).
- Knowledge of codecs (HEVC, AV1, VP9, VMAF) and media containers (MP4, SRT, DASH).
- Experience in open-source developmental processes (public review workflows).
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Plus Points:
- Domain-specific AI-media work experience (MLIp, ONNX, OpenVINO).
- Expertise in GPU/divergence toolkits (SYCL, DirectML, CUDA).
Key Positives: Location & Compensation
Location: Munich (Germany) with a hybrid work model offering remote benefits.
Remote Options include periods in:
- Paris (France)
- Leixlip (Ireland)
- Tel Aviv (Israel)
- UK/GB
Annual Salary Range (Germany): €62,220.00 – €112,550 (Adjustments based on EU location equivalent legislation must be applied.)
Work Model: Flexible hybrid access to reduce commute time.
Benefits
Full package includes competitive salary, habituation budgets, childcare allowances, flexible PTO, stock-based total rewards and on-site amenities.
The Software Group powers Intel’s AI stack and foundational tech across industries.
Company Commitment
Intel adheres to inclusive workplace policies, qualifying applicants regardless of diverse backgrounds.
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