Ofinno · 5 hours ago
Senior/Staff/Senior Staff Software Engineer, 3DGS Enablement (SDK)
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/StaffOfinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media standards. The Senior/Staff/Senior Staff Software Engineer will drive industry enablement for 3D Gaussian Splatting by productizing it into a developer-friendly SDK and integrating it with multimedia frameworks.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Internet of ThingsTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Design and build a 3DGS SDK (APIs, modular architecture, documentation, examples) that enables downstream teams and customers to integrate 3DGS capabilities reliably
Implement and integrate pipelines that combine 3DGS with V-PCC/G-PCC coding/decoding workflows, including tool interactions and system-level tradeoffs
Integrate the SDK and related components into industry-standard open-source multimedia frameworks (e.g., FFmpeg) and/or reference pipelines, with production-grade engineering rigor
Develop and optimize performance-critical components in C/C++, including profiling and tuning for latency, throughput, and memory
Build robust testing and release infrastructure for the SDK (unit/integration tests, regression baselines, CI, versioning, packaging, and reproducible builds)
Collaborate closely with research engineers to clarify requirements, evaluate feasibility, and translate research prototypes into stable, maintainable implementations
Drive software quality through clean interfaces, code reviews, coding standards, and clear documentation
Qualification
Required
B.S. (EE/CS or related) with significant hands-on software engineering experience; level will be determined based on qualifications (Senior/Staff/Senior Staff)
Strong C/C++ development skills with proven experience delivering production-quality multimedia and/or graphics/3D software
Hands-on experience implementing 3DGS (e.g., representation, rendering/reconstruction pipeline, parameter processing, or compression-adjacent work)
Hands-on experience integrating media processing tools into ffmpeg or other open-source multimedia framework (beyond usage – product integration experience required)
Solid working knowledge of MPEG V-PCC and/or G-PCC, including practical understanding of toolsets and coding workflows
Solid working knowledge of at least one modern video coding standards: HEVC, AV1, or VVC
Proven experience building and shipping SDKs (API design, packaging, versioning, documentation, sample apps, and long-term maintenance)
Strong debugging and performance optimization skills (profiling, bottleneck analysis, memory/performance tradeoffs)
Strong communication skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
Preferred
M.S. or Ph.D. (EE/CS or related) with significant hands-on software engineering experience; level will be determined based on qualifications (Senior/Staff/Senior Staff)
Experience with CI/reproducibility infrastructure for multimedia pipelines (reference baselines, regression tests, dataset/config management)
Prior contributions to major open-source projects (FFmpeg or similar) and familiarity with upstreaming practices
Proficiency in Metal (MSL), Vulkan, or DirectX 12, specifically with Compute Shaders
Familiar with Swift & C++ interoperability and SIMD optimization
Working knowledge of video streaming protocols (e.g., HLS, DASH, WebRTC)
Benefits
401(K) matching -- We help you plan and save for retirement with a 401(K) matching program that’s available on day one.
Free healthcare plans -- Ofinno covers full premiums for you are your family on select healthcare plans, including employer HSA contributions if applicable.
Free Food -- Our kitchen is always fully stocked, including lunch, protein bars, fruit, sodas, coffee, and tea.
Unlimited Paid Time Off -- Our lives are enriched by family time, vacations, and personal time. We offer unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
On-campus gym -- Unwind, reduce stress and feel great – even when you’re at work.
Other benefits, too long to list -- Please discuss with our great People Ops team about additional benefits offered.
Company
Ofinno
Ofinno provides technology solutions within wireless technology that includes LTE-advanced, heterogeneous networks, IoT and 5G core.
Founded in 2011
51-200 employees
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