Video Encoding Engineer – IP Video

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Company Description pureIntegration is a technology consulting firm with 22+ years of experience servicing Fortune 100 clients headquartered in the DC area. We serve clients in the fastest growing industry of communications, media, and entertainment. Job Description We are seeking a hands-on Video Encoding Engineer to join our IP Video Engineering team. This role will support our existing encoding engineer by taking ownership of key tasks related to encoding workflows, system setup, and video quality measurement. The ideal candidate is an independent contributor who can operate with minimal guidance and thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment. This is an on-site W-2 hourly role with a 9 - 12 months engagement. The hourly rate is $62 - $67 . Candidates will be paid within this range based on their work experience and skills. Candidates are also eligible for limited benefits such as 401 (k) Match, health insurance, professional development, trainings, our referral bonus program, and our wellness program. Responsibilities: Install operating systems on bare-metal servers and configure software environments. Set up and maintain encoding workflows using HEVC and other advanced codecs. Connect encoders to packaging systems within an IP video delivery pipeline. Join and troubleshoot multicast streams in an IP video environment. Run and analyze video quality tools such as VMAF and SIMMWAVE to evaluate and optimize encoding performance. Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth integration of encoding components with downstream systems. Provide support in day-to-day encoding tasks to reduce workload on existing engineers. Qualifications Strong Linux administration skills, including software installation, system configuration, and troubleshooting. Experience with video encoding technologies ( HEVC required, other codecs a plus ). Familiarity with IP video delivery concepts and multicast networking. Experience with video quality assessment tools ( VMAF, SIMMWAVE preferred). Ability to connect encoders to packagers and troubleshoot workflow issues. Hands-on, self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Additional Information pureIntegration is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Additionally, the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 grants you rights regarding transparency in wage information. To learn more, please refer to this link . Disability Accommodation for Applicants to pureIntegration pureIntegration provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at HR@pureintegration.com or by mail to: pureIntegration, Human Resources Department, 1801 Robert Fulton Dr, Suite 450, Reston, VA 20191. Please indicate the position you are applying for. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov) Right to Work (English and Spanish).pdf E-Verify Participation Notice (English and Spanish).pdf pureIntegration would love to hear from you - your career journey starts here!