Senior Audio Video (AV) Engineer

Joining Razer will place you on a global mission to revolutionize the way the world games. As a Senior Audio Video (AV) Engineer, you will focus on the design and development of screen recording and streaming functionalities on Windows platforms, utilizing advanced audio/video encoding/decoding technologies and hardware accelerators. You will work on real-time, low-latency, and high-quality media processing, collaborating across teams to optimize video/audio streaming and debugging related issues.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop screen recording and streaming functionalities on Windows platforms.
• Implement and optimize video encoding and decoding pipelines using hardware encoders such as NVENC, AMD AMF, and Intel QuickSync.
• Work with video codecs including H.264, H.265 (HEVC), and AV1 for high-performance applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve real-time, low-latency, and high-quality media processing.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues related to video/audio streaming, latency, and encoding quality.
• Stay updated on advancements in video encoding standards and streaming technologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in video encoding/decoding and familiarity with hardware accelerators (e.g., NVENC, AMD AMF, Intel QuickSync).
• Deep understanding of video codecs such as H.264, H.265, and AV1.
• Deep understanding of audio codecs such as AAC and Opus.
• Proficient in one or more of the following libraries: FFmpeg, OBS, Media Foundation, ZLMediaKit, Sunshine, Moonlight or GStreamer, with a deep understanding of encoding and decoding across different hardware platforms.
• Knowledge of media streaming protocols such as RTSP, RTMP, WebRTC, and HLS.
• Skilled in image processing technologies such as OpenGL and Direct3D, with an understanding of the collaborative working methods between these technologies.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills, experience with performance optimization.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.