Low-level Multimedia Engineer

Description

Our work spans many layers of the software stack, from the user interface elements of video players all the way down to the firmware that controls the decoding hardware. We are currently looking for an engineer to perform specialized work in the low-level part of this multimedia stack in areas like kernel drivers, v4l2 and/or Vulkan. As a member of our team, you would be responsible for the development and maintenance of kernel modules and intermediate APIs to drive different camera hardwares.

Since we often communicate with clients and also must interact with the rest of our geographically-distributed company, we rely on people with good communication skills. We are constantly learning from one another by engaging in internal discussions, so clear explanations of technical ideas are essential. In tandem with communication skills, we are also looking for people ready to iterate constructively during code reviews. Due to the distributed nature of the team and the company, being self-directed and self-motivated is an advantage.

Additionally, if you have worked with browser technologies, GStreamer, FFMpeg, OpenMAX, VA-API, multimedia formats and protocols, multimedia in embedded devices or the Rust language in GNU/Linux based platforms, please, do not forget to mention it in your application.

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Working at Igalia

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We provide a remote-friendly, collaborative, and supportive environment in which Igalians from around the globe participate equally in the management and decision-making process of the company via our democratic, consensus-based assembly structure.

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We provide a remote-friendly, collaborative, and supportive environment.

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Igalians share responsi­bilities and receive equal pay.

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Your cover letter is a chance to introduce yourself to us and explain a little bit about your background and what makes you interested in working at Igalia. You can discuss any contributions to free or open-source software projects you have made (previous contributions are not a requirement, but can help). We are also interested in whether you belong to any group or groups that are subject to underrepresentation and/or discrimination in the technology industry or free/open-source software. Disclosing this information is optional, but helps us evaluate your application. Finally, we would appreciate it if you let us know how we should refer to you (what pronouns you use).