Machine Learning for Video Compression – Principal Scientist Full-time

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Video Standards Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm’s Multimedia R&D and Standards Group is seeking candidates for Video Compression Research Engineer positions. You will be part of 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 Neural Networks in video compression improving state-of-the-art video codecs.

We are considering candidates with various levels of experience. We are flexible on location and open to hiring anywhere, preferred locations are USA, Germany and Taiwan.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the conception, development, implementation, and optimization of new Neural Networks based algorithms allowing improved video compression.
• 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:

• Knowledge of Neural Networks based data compression. Knowledge of the theory, algorithms, and techniques used in video and image coding.
• Experience in video compression standards, such as VVC/H.266 or HEVC/H.265, is considered significant benefit.
• Track record of successful research accomplishments demonstrated through published papers, and/or patent applications preferably in the fields of application of Machine Learning to image or video compression.
• Excellent programming skills including Python and C/C++ combined with knowledge of at least one machine learning framework like PyTorch.
• 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, or machine learning.

Qualifications:

PhD or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or similar fields.

10+ years of experience with programming language such as C, C++, MATLAB, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related field and 8+ 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 7+ 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 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$211,900.00 – $317,900.00

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