Our client, a leading technology organization specializing in media and codec solutions, is seeking a dedicated **Senior Media Systems Engineer – Codec Telemetry & Validation** to join their innovative team. As a Senior Media Systems Engineer – Codec Telemetry & Validation, you will be part of the Codec and Media Engineering department supporting telemetry, validation, and codec pipeline projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, collaborative spirit, and a passion for advancing media technology, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** **Senior Media Systems Engineer – Codec Telemetry & Validation** **Location:** **Redmond, WA - Onsite** **Pay Range: $64.23 - $70.66 on Experis W2 (Benefits/PTO/401k)** **What's the Job?** + Design and implement telemetry events, schemas, and probes across codec pipelines to enhance data collection and analysis. + Expand telemetry granularity for advanced profiles and configuration variations to improve system insights. + Build and augment dashboards that reveal regression patterns, reliability issues, and performance characteristics. + Author and extend HLK tests for HEVC and AV1 encoder validation to ensure robust media pipeline performance. + Collaborate with codec engineering, HLK teams, and hardware partners to close coverage gaps and improve driver readiness. **What's Needed?** + Strong experience in telemetry and observability, including designing event schemas, metrics, and dashboards. + Deep understanding of H.264, HEVC, and AV1 encoding & decoding behaviors, media pipelines, and color formats. + Experience with HLK (Hardware Lab Kit) test authoring and driver certification workflows. + Excellent analytical problem-solving skills to identify patterns and propose improvements based on telemetry data. + Ability to work effectively across teams, including codec engineers, validation teams, and hardware partners. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work on cutting-edge media codec validation and telemetry projects. + Collaborate with a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and excellence. + Gain experience in hardware validation, driver certification, and media pipeline optimization. + Contribute to projects that impact a wide range of media applications and devices. + Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values continuous learning and professional growth. **Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _– creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent._ ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.