Software Development Engineer, Video Quality Analysis (VQA)

Are you an experienced Software Development Engineer eager to shape the future of video quality and streaming technology? Join a fast-growing, UK-based technology company and become a key player in developing innovative solutions to enhance video streaming experiences. In this role, you’ll build algorithms that detect and correct video defects using cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision techniques, ensuring high-quality video is delivered to millions of users across the globe. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that is driving the next generation of video quality analysis.

What you will do:

• Create and optimize systems that use deep learning and computer vision to detect and improve video quality.
• Develop scalable, real-time solutions that automatically identify defects in video streams.
• Enhance video quality and stream reliability across multiple platforms, from content creation to end-user devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Innovative Solutions & Code Excellence: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize algorithms for real-time video quality analysis and defect detection, using programming languages such as Java, C++, or C#.
• Deep Learning & Computer Vision: Develop and refine deep learning models and computer vision techniques to assess and improve video content quality.
• Architecture & Design: Take a lead role in the architecture and design of video quality analysis systems, ensuring the software is fault-tolerant, highly available, and performance-driven.
• Optimization for Scale: Enhance algorithm accuracy, speed, and efficiency to handle high volumes of video data with minimal latency and operational cost.
• Technical Leadership: Drive architectural decisions that guide system performance and mentor junior engineers on architecture best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, scientists, and other teams to create and deploy solutions that enhance video quality.
• Continuous Innovation: Stay up-to-date with advancements in machine learning, computer vision, and video quality technologies.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional software development experience, showcasing a strong ability to write efficient and maintainable code in modern programming languages such as Java, C++, or C#.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Exposure to machine learning frameworks, computer vision, or similar cutting-edge technologies is a plus.
• A deep interest in shaping the future of digital entertainment and building solutions that impact millions of users.
• Drive projects to completion, taking responsibility for the entire development cycle from ideation through deployment.
• Build and maintain trust within the team through openness, reliability, and support for an agile, transparent culture.

Additional Information:

• Enjoy a competitive salary package that reflects your expertise and experience.
• Be part of an international company with operations across over 200 countries.
• Work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment that values transparency, idea-sharing, and a fail-fast approach to innovation.
• Develop cross-functional skills by collaborating with departments like finance, legal, and content acquisition.
• Join a team dedicated to gender diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for all team members.
• Access resources and support to continuously expand your technical skills and industry knowledge.