Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm's Multimedia R&D and Standards Group is seeking a candidate for the position of Video Compression Research Engineer with a focus on machine learning for video compression. You join a world-renowned team of video compression experts who develop algorithms, hardware architectures, and systems for state-of-the-art applications of classical and machine learning methods in video compression, video processing, point cloud coding and processing, AR/VR and computer vision use cases. The ideal candidate will be a highly self-directed individual with strong creative and analytic skills, and a passion for machine learning and video compression technologies. Your work will involve developing innovative applications of Neural Networks in video compression to enhance state-of-the-art video codecs. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in video compression technology, working alongside a team of experts in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

We are considering candidates with various levels of experience. We are flexible on location and open to hiring anywhere, with preferred locations in USA, Germany and Taiwan.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the conception, development, implementation, and optimization of new Neural Networks based algorithms allowing improved video compression.
Represent Qualcomm in the related standardization forums: JVET, MPEG Video, and ITU-T/VCEG.
Document and present new algorithms and implementations in various forms, including standards contributions, patent applications, conference papers and presentations, and journal publications, etc.

Ideal candidate would have the skills/experience below:

Knowledge of Neural Networks based data compression, and the theory, algorithms, and techniques used in video and image coding.
Experience in video compression standards, such as VVC/H.266 or HEVC/H.265, is a significant benefit.
Track record of successful research accomplishments demonstrated through published papers at leading conferences, and/or patent applications in the field of applications of Machine Learning to image or video compression.
Excellent programming skills including Python and C/C++ combined with knowledge of at least one machine learning framework such as PyTorch.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills, great work ethic, and ability to work in a team environment to accomplish common goals.
PhD degree with relevant work experience or publications in the areas of video compression, video/image processing algorithms, or machine learning.

Qualifications:

PhD or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or similar fields.
1+ years of experience with programming language such as C, C++, MATLAB, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$140,800.00 - $211,200.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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Research Engineer

Machine Learning for Video Compression, Machine Learning Engineering

Qualcomm

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