Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Video Encoder/Compression Validation
As part of the silicon validation team, you will perform block and system-level validation of video compression subsystems in Apple silicon.
- Work with designers and architects to understand the operation of hardware video compression blocks at the block and system levels.
- Participate in architecture and design specification review
- Investigate the use cases, system-level operation, and performance requirements.
- Develop low-level software to validate functionality, conformance, and performance of video compression blocks.
- Participate in the hardware video compression blocks validation on simulator, emulation, FPGA and silicon.
- Work with other members of the validation team to incorporate your tests into system-level tests.
- Bring-up and debug devices on new hardware platforms.
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of video standards such as H.264/AVC, HEVC, and AV1.
Experience with hardware compression engines is a plus.
Solid programming skills in C/C++
Experienced with embedded systems programming
Device driver experience a plus.