General Summary:
Qualcomm's Multimedia R&D and Standards Group is seeking candidates for Video Compression Research Engineer positions. You will be part of a world-renowned team of video compression experts. The team develops algorithms, hardware architectures, and systems for state-of-the-art applications of classical and machine learning methods in video compression, video processing, point cloud coding and processing, AR/VR, and computer vision use cases. The successful candidate for this position will be a highly self-directed individual with strong creative and analytic skills and a passion for video compression technology. You will work on, but not be limited to, developing new applications of classical and machine learning methods in video compression improving state-of-the-art video codecs.
We are considering candidates with various levels of experience.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the conception, development, implementation, and optimization of new algorithms extending existing techniques and systems allowing improved video compression.
- Initiate ideas, design and implement algorithms for superior hardware encoder performance, including perceptually based bit allocation.
- Develop new algorithms for deep learning-based video compression solutions.
- Represent Qualcomm in the related standardization forums: JVET, MPEG Video, and ITU-T/VCEG.
- Document and present new algorithms and implementations in various forms, including standards contributions, patent applications, conference and journal publications, presentations, etc.
Ideal candidate would have the skills/experience below:
- Expert knowledge of the theory, algorithms, and techniques used in video and image coding.
- Knowledge and experience in video compression standards, such as ECM, VVC, HEVC, AVC, and AV1.
- Experience with deep learning structures CNN, RNN, autoencoder etc. and frameworks like TensorFlow/PyTorch.
- Track record of successful research accomplishments demonstrated through published papers, and/or patent applications in the fields of video coding or video processing.
- Solid programming and debugging skills in C/C++.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills, great work ethic, and ability to work in a team environment to accomplish common goals.
- Masters or PhD degree with relevant work experience or publications in the areas of video compression, video/image processing algorithms, computer vision, or machine learning.
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or similar fields.
- 1+ years of experience with programming language such as C, C++, MATLAB, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
- OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
- OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.