Jabil

Senior Multimedia Engineer (GStreamer)/Independent Contractor/B2B

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3 Locations

Remote

Senior level

Hardware

The Role

Design, develop, and maintain GStreamer-based multimedia middleware and audio/video pipelines for embedded platforms. Debug performance, synchronization, and stability issues; collaborate with hardware, platform, and application teams; support board bring-up and hardware validation.

Summary Generated by Built In

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Multimedia Engineer for a long-term, full-time, remote project 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 at the 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); 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

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 at the developer level
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
Solid understanding of audio and video streaming protocols (RTP, RTSP)
Experience with video and audio codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AAC, Opus)
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 / SurfaceFlinger
Experience 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.
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.
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.