Software Engineer, Video AI/ML Specialist

At Meta, we're developing innovative products that enable people to connect with loved ones and push the boundaries of computing platforms. As a Video Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of products, including Messenger, Video, Groups, News Feed, Search, AR/VR, and GenAI, building cutting-edge video solutions that drive billions of interactions per day. You'll help create new features, improve existing products, and develop immersive video experiences that bring people closer together. By joining our team, you'll be part of creating products used by billions of people worldwide, solving complex technical problems, and shaping the future of online connection and community.
Software Engineer, Video AI/ML Specialist Responsibilities:

Research, develop, and troubleshoot real time communication systems, related to video and audio codecs, cameras, displays, and microphones
Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand features, operation, and specify enhancements
Optimize and improve video codec efficiency, encode rate control, processing speed, video pre/post-processing, and error resilience
Debugging and diagnosing quality of end-to-end video experience on lossy networks in real-time communication scenarios
Define the video optimization roadmap for both low-end and high-end networks and devices
Lead the definition and implementation of media processing pipeline
Continuously improve the efficiency of the automated test tooling by leveraging the internal automated test infrastructure
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years software development experience in industry settings or PhD with 4+ years of experience
3+ years relevant video software engineering experience in industry settings
Experience in C/C++ multithreaded programming
Experience leading large or complex projects, defined goals and delivered milestones by leading teams
Preferred Qualifications:

Full end-to-end neural-compression techniques at scale, for FoA verticals (Calling, VOD etc.)
Expertise in neural video/image compression, AI research
Designing AI/ML-based compression algorithms to reduce the platform's compute footprint, while improving end-user experience
Using ML-based quality metrics and metadata for large-scale quality evaluation
Benchmarking of traditional and novel audio/video processing use cases
Knowledge of multimedia stack, including containers, codecs, and AV synchronization
Leveraging AI-based enhancement tools that complement standard video-codecs (AV1)
Experience with computer vision, video/image codecs, or video/image processing
Experience with state-of-the-art video codecs e.g. H.264/AVC, HEVC, AV1, AV2
Industry experience in Video-on-Demand, RTC, or videos at scale
Experience designing power-efficient software for mobile or embedded systems
Intelligent algorithms to improve video quality for calling and video conferencing
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$88.46/hour to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.