Video Coding Researcher

The Fraunhofer IIS »Audio and Media Technologies« division in Erlangen, Germany, has been making its mark on media digitalization for over 30 years, developing pioneering standards such as MP3, AAC, xHE‑AAC and EVS. Motivated by this success, we aim to transfer this know-how to solve new challenges in video coding for better user experiences and higher system efficiency.

What you will do

You have a vision about future directions in 2D video coding? You like to design technologies that are ready to conquer the world?

Then join our institute and contribute to the growth of our video activities.
As video has a huge contribution on the overall Internet traffic, its efficient representation is of utmost importance. Based on existing video coding specifications such as VVC, you will be responsible to identify algorithmic and architectural potentials for improvement. For maximum impact, you will identify synergies with our existing technologies in audio coding and 6 DoF imaging. In collaboration with a team, you will then implement and evaluate promising coding approaches.

What you bring to the table

• A scientific degree (Master, PHD or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering Sciences, Media Technologies or a related subject
• Expertise in machine learning or signal processing
• Solid practical experience with video coding algorithms
• Professional experience with an object oriented programming language
• Willingness to learn new technologies and tools
• Experience in Python is a plus
• English for working in an international team

What you can expect

Fraunhofer is not only the largest organization for applied research in Europe, but also a top-rated employer. But why?

• An exciting role: We offer an attractive work environment at a global leader in a major innovative industry.
• Projects with a strong practical component motivate our employees to drive innovation.
• Our dedicated teams offer freedom for your own ideas and room for creativity.
• We value personal contact: With our structured onboarding process, you will quickly become familiar with our institute and be able to extend your network successfully.
• We take your needs seriously: We support your work-life balance by offering flexible working hours and hybrid work.
• You will have ample opportunity to meet your colleagues in our community rooms, at sports courses (at the institute and online) and many other events.
• Our colleagues enjoy our positive work culture: We are open-minded, we help and trust each other.
• Top of the line infrastructure at your workplace: With our state-of-the-art technologies, we develop solutions to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
• Talent development already starts in school: Our programs inspire young people at an early age to pursue sciences and foster creative junior scientists.
• Your goals and interests are important to us: We offer ongoing professional and personal seminars, coaching and language classes.
• We offer equal opportunities: Our female scientists, for example, benefit from the »Fraunhofer TALENTA« career program.
• We offer complementary parking spaces, charging stations for electric cars and covered bicycle parking. We also have showers at the institute.
• We subsidize your Deutschland-Ticket (jobticket) ‒ bus stops are located directly in front of the institute.
• Our in-house health management organizes, e.g. sports courses, running groups and relaxation seminars.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position is initially limited to 2 years with the aim for subsequent employment.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally, Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps to shape society now and in the future.

Intimidating?

Don't worry. We are an interdisciplinary team, looking to support young career-oriented talents. Hence, do not hesitate to join the home of MP3 and send us your application!

Please submit it (cover letter, CV and grade sheets) online!

Claudia Kestler-Böhm
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS
www.iis.fraunhofer.de