Senior Performance Engineer - Video Codec Benchmarking | Remote
We're seeking an experienced Performance Engineer to join our innovative team at Hyperscale. In this role, you'll spearhead benchmarking initiatives for advanced video encoding and decoding technologies. You'll analyze complex performance metrics and deliver actionable insights that drive product development—while working with cutting-edge compression algorithms and enhancing our automated testing infrastructure across multiple platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Run sophisticated encode/decode performance, encoding efficiency, and power consumption tests through our specialized automatic test system.
- Compose detailed competitive analysis reports for internal teams and external clients—transforming technical data into strategic insights.
- Communicate benchmarking results effectively with sales, software engineering, and hardware development teams.
- Improve and extend Hyperscale's video encode/decode automated benchmarking system for Linux and Windows environments.
- Monitor benchmark server farm performance and establish optimal networking configurations.
- Identify performance bottlenecks in video processing pipelines and recommend technical solutions.
- Analyze codec performance data using statistical methods and create compelling visualizations.
- Stay informed about emerging video compression standards and implement relevant benchmarking protocols.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Advanced Windows operating system knowledge, including performance tuning and system optimization.
- Fundamental Linux skills—including command-line proficiency and basic system administration.
- Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
- Proficiency in data analysis methodologies and statistical evaluation techniques.
- Strong programming skills in Python (Python 3.9+) for test automation and data processing.
- Experience with scripting languages for workflow automation and testing.
- Intermediate level English communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional analytical problem-solving abilities.
- Self-motivated work ethic suitable for a remote environment.
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience with FFmpeg library (version 5.0+) and video codec implementation.
- Familiarity with hardware acceleration technologies (NVIDIA NVENC, Intel QuickSync, AMD VCE).
- Practical knowledge of modern video codecs (H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP9, AV1).
- Background in benchmark development or test automation for multimedia applications.
- Working knowledge of C/C++ programming for codec integration and optimization.
- Advanced Python skills for complex data manipulation and visualization (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing infrastructure.
- Understanding of video quality assessment metrics (PSNR, SSIM, VMAF) and their applications.
Why Join Us
At Hyperscale, you'll work at the forefront of video compression technology—solving complex performance challenges that impact millions of users worldwide. We offer a flexible remote work environment, competitive compensation, and collaboration opportunities with recognized industry experts. Join our team to shape the future of video encoding technologies while advancing your career in this rapidly evolving field.