Software Development Engineer 4

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer 4 Professional Job for an opportunity at Redmond WA 5 days OnsitePosition Title: Software Development Engineer 4Location: Redmond WA 5 days OnsiteAnticipated Start Date: ASAPPlease note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: Contract of 05 Months and possibility of extensionJob Type: Contract and OnsitePay Range: $70- $80/hr. on w2Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Top Skills: Codec & Media Pipeline Expertise - 4-6 years.Experience with video/image codecs such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 (encode + decode), understanding of profiles, color formats (8/10?bit, 4:2:0 / 4:2:2 / 4:4:4), failure modes, and performance behaviors. Video Feature Test Development on Real Hardware - 3-5 yearsStrong experience designing and writing video validation tests that confirm a hardware device (GPU, SoC, accelerator) correctly supports a specific codec feature or capability.This can include: crafting functional tests o verifying hardware feature enablement confirming decoding/encoding behavior o validating performance or correctness Telemetry / Observability Engineering - 4+ yearsHands?on work instrumenting systems, defining telemetry events, analyzing large datasets, building dashboards, and converting raw signals into meaningful reliability or quality insights.Job Description:Typical Day in the RoleProject List1. Improve Codec Telemetry Expand telemetry depth and coverage for H.264, HEVC, AV1, and image/video codecs. Capture fine?grained profile information (e.g., 10?bit, 4:2:2, 4:4:4) and error modes not visible in current data. Define reliability metrics, performance indicators, and failure signals across encode/decode paths. Build or enhance dashboards to surface actionable health insights, trends, and regressions. Improve detection of rare or profile?specific issues that previously went unnoticed.2. Encoder HLK Improvements & MVHV - HLK Integration Extend HLK encoder test suites beyond H.264 bitstream matching to cover HEVC and AV1. Improve coverage of codec behaviors and functional validation in HLK for driver signing. Integrate MVHV (Microsoft Video Hardware Validation) tests into HLK to reduce IHV test gaps and failures. Partner closely with Teams, HLK teams, and IHVs to drive compliance with new codec feature requirements. Help ensure future driver releases meet higher reliability and feature?coverage standards. Key Project: Design and implement enhanced telemetry events, schemas, and probes across codec pipelines. Expand telemetry granularity for advanced profiles and configuration variations. Build/augment dashboards that reveal regression patterns, reliability issues, and performance characteristics. Author and extend HLK tests for HEVC and AV1 encoder validation. Integrate MVHV scenarios into HLK workflows to improve IHV pass rates and reduce partner friction. Analyze telemetry and test?fail data to identify codec reliability gaps. Collaborate with codec engineering, HLK teams, and IHV partners to close coverage gaps and improve driver readiness.Skills Required:- Telemetry & Observability (Strong):Designing event schemas, metrics, instrumentation, dashboards; analyzing large telemetry datasets.- Codec & Media Expertise:Understanding H.264 / HEVC / AV1 encoding & decoding behavior, media pipelines, color formats, profile v

Created: 2026-01-26