Software Development Engineer

Our high-visibility client is building platforms for gateways and clients in cable/IPTV service provider market segments and enabling Independent Software Vendor (ISV) applications. This is an opportunity with the team responsible for working closely with the service provider and OEM customers and software engineers from the ISV to help them design, port and integrate their applications on top of client hardware/software platforms. Team is also engaged with internal core software and hardware groups to ensure solution meets customer requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

- Identifying and debugging video/audio/graphics integration issues with drivers and the rest of the software stacks
- Creating and performing high level acceptance testing on software releases from service providers, OEMs and ISVs
- Setting up software development environments like installing/rebuilding SDKs from ISVs on top of client software stack
- Working with hardware reference platforms, AV streamers, and test equipment
- Documentation including release notes, customer communications, design collaterals

REQUIREMENTS:

- At least 5 years of experience with Linux and C/C++
- Preferably familiar with STB hardware and software
- Knowledge of graphics (DirectFB, OpenGL) and display (HDMI, component)
- Knowledge of networking technologies (eg, VLAN, Ethernet switching)
- Knowledge of audio/video codecs like H.264, AC3 etc.
- Ability to use debug and profiling tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, and interruption-driven environment
- Ability to read code, understand it, and possibly modify/enhance it

NICE TO HAVE:

- Knowledge of Linux build tools, SDK build/packaging (eg, GIT distribution, Yocto)
- Knowledge of DOCSIS cable modems
- Experience with transcoding and/or 3D Video a plus
- Good communication and interpersonal skills

Estimated length of assignment: 26 weeks
Number of positions available: 1
Estimated hours per week: 40 standard hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM)
Telecommuting: No

Please include a daytime phone number where you can best be reached along with your Resume. Please also include a brief cover letter outlining your experience as related to this job requirement. CompuCom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No 3rd party/recruiters please.