Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer

Job Description :

The Software Engineer will be responsible for development efforts toward the creation, implementation, and support of existing and next-generation software solutions.
He/ she will analyse, design, program, debug, and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, or Internet-related computer programs.
This role is responsible for interacting with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Responsibilities
Gathers and writes technical requirements for complex stories and features.
Designs smaller stories within a feature.
May author technical designs and takes responsibility for features
Identifies internal/external issues of limited scope and drives to resolution. Proactively seeks and fixes defects
Development and Integration of Audio and Speech Codecs (MPEG, PAC, AAC, G711, G729, AMR, etc.)
Development and integration of Video Codecs ( H.264, H.263,H.232,MPEG-2)
Handle plugins of different audio/video codecs and file formats.
Image processing, Image Analysis, Feature Extraction & Computer vision
Solving Media related Change Requests (CR) and issues
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices as well as code management and issue tracking systems
May train and mentor new team members as needed

Skills
Programming Language : C or C++ including knowledge in Object Oriented Programing
OS : Linux / Windows / Mac
Multimedia Framework- GStreamer / Microsoft / Open Max IL etc.
Audio Codecs such as MPEG, Mp2, Mp3, PAC, AAC, G711, G729, AMR
Video Codecs- such as H.264, H.263, H.232, Mpeg2, Mpeg4
Good understanding of media compression schemes (JPEG and MPEG) and media containers (TS, MP4 etc.)
Good written and verbal communication skills

Competencies
Proficient with multiple technologies and may have some understanding of design principles
Ability to handle multiple projects and possesses a proven track record of high quality deliverables
Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to technical staff and is able to work effectively with cross-functional departments with varying degrees of technical experience
Understands and is able to explain up and downstream impacts across products and teams.
Constructively challenges the status quo; develops, proposes, and supports the implementation of innovative and creative solutions.
Iterates and improves upon domain technology.
Displays flexibility in adapting to changing conditions.
Strong team player, makes a valuable contribution to team objectives, displays trust and mutual understanding, accepts constructive feedback, and handles confrontation constructively
Proficient understanding of and ability to apply the AGILE methodology; competent AGILE team member