Principal/Senior Researcher @ Tencent

Summary

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, 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.)

Responsibility:

Research, design, implement, and optimize novel algorithms/models that lead to improved video compression performance
Summarize the developed algorithms into academic papers, standard contributions and patent applications
Represent company in standard meetings and academic conferences

Minimum qualification:

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 candidates for this position should also have

Proven track record of making contributions to video coding standards
Good understanding of state-of-the-art video compression algorithms
Working experience on HEVC
Working experience on Joint Exploration Model by JVET

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Tencent:
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important, interdependent components of our workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.