Video Algorithms Intern, Video Coding (Gaussian Splatting), Fall 2026

Overview

Gaussian Splatting (GS) is a 3D/4D scene reconstruction technique enabling photorealistic novel-view synthesis with low rendering complexity. As part of the Video Algorithms team during a 24‑week Fall internship, you will investigate GS as a future streaming format and explore improvements toward a practical system.
Responsibilities

Explore GS model compression strategies using open datasets
Contribute to early thinking on additional dataset needs for representative scenes
Characterize trade‑offs among GS model size, training time, and rendered quality, and quantify the gap relative to streaming‑rate targets
Identify and experiment with strategies to reduce training/encoding time and/or improve GS compression efficiency
Design and implement a proof‑of‑concept that showcases GS‑based rendering on content of interest
Qualifications

Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Statistics with an expected graduation date in June2027 or later
Thrives working in complex, dynamic, and fast‑moving environments
Strong software development skills and comfortable with software engineering best practices (e.g., version control, testing, code review)
Successful track record in research of 3D/4D scene reconstruction, novel‑view synthesis, Gaussian Splatting or NeRF, differentiable rendering, neural graphics, or 3D computer vision
Solid understanding of machine learning and deep learning concepts, with hands‑on experience training and evaluating ML models
Able to program fluently in Python
Nice to Have

Familiarity with real‑time rendering and GPU programming (CUDA, WebGL, graphics pipelines)
Background in video compression, streaming systems, or codec standards such as HEVC and AV1
Involvement in open‑source multimedia or graphics projects
Experience with large‑scale distributed systems and cloud computing
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