Senior Engineer - Video Compression Research and International Standardization (m/f/d)

About

Huawei Heisenberg Research Center (Munich) is responsible for advanced technology research, architectural development, design and strategic engineering of our products.

Audiovisual Technology Lab in Huawei Munich Research Center is developing innovative technologies in the field of acquisition, encoding and decoding, processing and presentation for the media field, including audio, video, image and graphics. You will contribute to these activities being inserted into an international and experienced team of researchers.

Mission

• Research on innovative algorithms in the field of video compression
• Implement the innovative algorithms into the reference software, conduct comprehensive testing, including compression performance and complexity analysis
• Participate in international standardization
• Research on innovative algorithms in the field of artificial intelligent
• Generate patents, papers, technical reports

Areas of Expertise

• PhD or Master degree in electrical engineering, information technology, computer science, mathematics or physics.
• Deep interest in the topics related to video compression and artificial intelligence
• Proven record of scientific research achievement in video compression or/and artificial intelligent fields
• International standardization experience, submitted contributions to JVET/MPEG/VCEG and got some of them adopted
• Patents related to video or image coding
• Excellent knowledge of international video coding standards (at least HEVC and VVC)
• Working in a multi-national team and you like to collaborate with researchers to develop creative solutions
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Excellent software skills (C/C++, Python, Pytorch, Tensorflow, Matlab)

Rewards

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.
• We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.
• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.
• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.
• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

Application Instructions

Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. With 197,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.