Senior Multimedia Engineer (GStreamer)/Independent Contractor/B2B

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 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 BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in. Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accessibility Accommodation If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to. #whereyoubelong