Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Multimedia Engineer to join our engineering team working on advanced audio/video streaming solutions for embedded platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with GStreamer and a deep understanding of multimedia systems, media pipelines, and streaming technologies.
Technical Requirements
8+ years of software development experience in multimedia or system-level environments
Strong hands-on experience with GStreamer on developer level (must-have), including:
building and debugging complex media pipelines
working with elements, pads, caps, and plugins
diagnosing latency, synchronization, and performance issues
Strong programming skills in C++ and Java for system-level or multimedia applications
Solid understanding of audio and video streaming protocols (RTP, RTSP, etc.)
Experience working with video and audio codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AAC, Opus, etc.)
Experience with Video4Linux (V4L2) Expe .; experiencerience with embedded platforms (Embedded Linux and/or Embedded Android)
Understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP, UDP, HTTP
Ability to debug complex issues across software layers (middleware, OS, hardware interaction)
Experience with version control systems (Git) Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with Embedded Android / Android BSP (AOSP)
Familiarity with multimedia and graphics systems such as:
Android Audio / SurfaceFlinger
ffmpeg, VAAPI, OpenMAX, OpenGL
Experience with streaming technologies such as WebRTC
Experience with camera integration or camera subsystem customization
Knowledge of hardware-accelerated media pipelines
Scripting experience (Bash, Python)
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain multimedia middleware components
Build, integrate, and optimize GStreamer-based audio/video pipelines Integrate media components with user-space applications and system services
Debug and resolve complex media issues related to performance, stability, and synchronization
Drive technical discussions and contribute to architecture decisions
Collaborate with hardware, platform, and application teams
Support board bring-up and hardware validation related to audio/video subsystems
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of software development experience in multimedia or system-level environments
- Strong hands-on experience with GStreamer, including building and debugging complex media pipelines
- Experience working with GStreamer elements, pads, caps, and plugins
- Diagnosing latency, synchronization, and performance issues in multimedia pipelines
- Strong programming skills in C++ and Java for system-level or multimedia applications
- Solid understanding of audio and video streaming protocols (RTP, RTSP, etc.)
- Experience with video and audio codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AAC, Opus, etc.)
- Experience with Video4Linux (V4L2)
- Experience with embedded platforms (Embedded Linux and/or Embedded Android)
- Understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP, UDP, HTTP
- Ability to debug complex issues across software layers (middleware, OS, hardware interaction)
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Experience with Embedded Android / Android BSP (AOSP)
- Familiarity with Android Audio and SurfaceFlinger
- Familiarity with ffmpeg, VAAPI, OpenMAX, OpenGL
- Experience with streaming technologies such as WebRTC
- Experience with camera integration or camera subsystem customization
- Knowledge of hardware-accelerated media pipelines
- Scripting experience (Bash, Python)
Jabil Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HRA/HSA plan options appearing consistently across role materials. Wellbeing support is also included via EAP access and additional wellbeing-oriented time such as mental-health days in some U.S. postings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which together strengthen long-term savings potential. Additional financial upside is supported in some roles through profit sharing and performance/quarterly bonus structures.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle add-ons extend beyond core insurance, including tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pet insurance, adoption assistance, and employee assistance resources. Community-oriented benefits such as a paid Day of Service can add perceived non-cash value alongside standard rewards.
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