Software Optimization Engineer – GPU / Hardware-Accelerated Media (FFmpeg / HandBrake / Intel® Quick Sync Video) (f/m/d)
This role involves deep technical work on optimizing open-source media software such as FFmpeg and HandBrake for Intel's GPU and hardware-accelerated video technologies. You'll develop and upstream code improvements, analyze performance across codecs like AV1 and HEVC, and collaborate closely with open-source communities and Intel engineering teams. The position emphasizes hands-on contributions to media pipelines using Intel® Quick Sync Video and oneVPL, with a focus on real-world applications in transcoding, streaming, and AI-enhanced video workflows.