Consultant - Video Codec

Overview

Lumenci is seeking a Video Codec Engineer / Consultant to lead high-impact work at the intersection of video compression technology and IP litigation
. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on experience in modern video codecs (AV1, HEVC/H.265, VVC, H.264/AVC) and a strong foundation in video compression, rate–distortion optimization, and HDR workflows who are excited to apply their expertise in complex legal and strategic environments.

Founded in 2018, Lumenci is a premier intellectual property consulting firm specializing in patent litigation, expert witness testimony, and patent monetization for leading corporations and global law firms operating across the software, telecommunications, semiconductor, and emerging technology sectors.

A key part of Lumenci’s model is the integration of deep technical expertise with litigation strategy. Our teams support high-stakes disputes by developing technical narratives, performing rigorous analysis, and partnering with world-class expert witnesses whose testimony shapes case outcomes in courts and arbitration forums worldwide.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in San Francisco, New York, and Gurugram, India, Lumenci delivers end-to-end support spanning technical analysis, expert strategy, valuation, and monetization execution. Our differentiated approach, which includes combining engineering depth, litigation experience, and operational rigor, has resulted in long-term partnerships with leading law firms and technology companies navigating complex IP disputes. Lumenci is backed by VSS Capital Partners ("VSS") and Century Equity Partners ("CEP").

VSS’s investment in Lumenci was from VSS Structured Capital IV, L.P. ("VSS SC IV"), a $530 million fund which had its final closing in December 2022. CEP is a private equity firm headquartered in Boston, MA, that partners with companies seeking investments to support growth or fund acquisitions, partial buyout or recapitalization opportunities.

Role Type and Work Arrangement

Employment Type: Full-time, exempt

Work Arrangement: Remote, US-based

Location: Candidates may be located anywhere in the United States
, subject to being legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
.

This role may require approximately 40% domestic travel for client meetings, expert meetings, source code reviews, depositions/trials, and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Associate Consultants on client projects involving video compression and video delivery technologies.
• Own delivery of patent analysis and IP monetization research related to video codecs and video processing, including technology due diligence, claim charting/infringement analysis, prior art searching, market research, and target scouting.
• Analyze, reverse engineer, and test implementations of video codecs and related pipelines (e.g., AV1, HEVC, HDR workflows) using industry-standard tools and/or custom-built tools.
• Design and execute test benches to evaluate codec behavior, compression efficiency, rate–distortion performance, and standards compliance.
• Review specifications and reference software for video coding standards (e.g., AV1, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VVC) and map technical details to patent claims and accused products.
• Support Expert Witnesses and attorneys on IP litigation matters, including technical analysis for reports, source code review, and preparation for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with existing and prospective clients, and serve as a subject-matter advocate for Lumenci’s video/media technology capabilities.
• Identify and develop relationships with specialized labs or partners for video codec product testing and reverse engineering services.
• Collaborate with Lumenci’s product teams to advise on requirements, testing, and roadmap for technology platforms related to video analysis, reverse engineering, and IP analytics.
• Showcase thought leadership in video compression and IP (e.g., blogs, whitepapers, research summaries, internal training).
• Collaborate across the organization with in-person and distributed global teams; attend internal and…