Principal/Senior Researcher - Video Standards

We are inviting motivated researchers and engineers to join our team in Bay Area. The team works on developing cutting edge technologies in multimedia data compression, processing, transmission, analysis and beyond. Some example areas include (but not limited to) video compression algorithms, future video coding standards, learned image and video compression, VR and 360 video coding and transmission, intelligent visual data analysis and representation, future immersive data compression and processing (e.g. point cloud, light field, etc.)
Master degree in computer science, electrical engineering, math, statistics, or related fields
5+ years of related working experience
Publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences
Interest and experience in video compression and video coding standards
Strong coding skills in C/C++
Ability to communicate/collaborate with other researchers/engineers
Ability to think out of box
Preferred qualifications:
Proven track record of making contributions to video coding standards
Good understanding of state-of-the-art video compression algorithms
Working experience on HEVC, VVC, VP9, AV1, AVS3
Working experience on Joint Exploration Model by JVET
Experience on learned image and video compression
Responsibilities :
Research, design, implement, and optimize novel algorithms/models that lead to improved video compression performance in future or existing codecs
Summarize the developed algorithms into academic papers, standard contributions and patent applications
Represent company in standard meetings and academic conferences
The base pay range for this position in California is $151,800 to $211,300 per year.
Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Performance bonus, sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.
About Tencent Media Lab:
Tencent Media Lab is committed to research and development of emerging multimedia technologies that can be used for both existing and envisaged applications. Some of the Lab’s notable work focuses on advanced compression of audio, video and volumetric media content; media network transmission and real-time communication; processing, analysis, understanding and quality assessment of multimedia content based on signal processing and deep learning; and system design of end-to-end solutions for immersive media (XR, volumetric, and holographic). In addition, the Lab contributes to the development of international technology standards in fields such as multimedia data compression, network transmission protocols, multimedia systems, and open-source projects.

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