Company:

　　Qualcomm Germany GmbH

　　Job Area:

　　Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Video Standards Engineering

　　General Summary:

　　As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Video Standards Engineer, you will design innovative multimedia processing and compression algorithms to improve state-of-the art technologies and drive the adoption of these algorithms into standards for Qualcomm products across different business units. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, promote, implement, and protect the novel IP aspects of the proposed inventions.

　　Job Description:

　　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 classical and machine learning methods in video compression improving state-of-the-art video codecs.

　　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, H.264, 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.

　　Master’s or PhD degree with relevant work experience or publications in the areas of video compression, video/image processing algorithms, computer vision, or machine learning.

　　Excited about this role, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria? We would still like to hear from you and would welcome your application.

　　What's an offer:

　　Salary, stock and performance related bonus

　　Employer-financed pension schemes

　　Employee Stock Purchase Program

　　Job Bike, Job Ticket

　　Fitness Studio discount

　　and many more

　　This is a full-time position based in our office in Munich, Germany.

　　If this is you, then consider being part of our team and apply today!

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related field and 2+ 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 1+ year of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

　　OR

　　PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related field.

　　*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

　　Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here (https://qualcomm.service-now.com/hrpublic?id=hr_public_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0039028) for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

　　Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

　　Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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