Senior Researcher in Video Coding

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In short

Ericsson is seeking a Senior Researcher in Video Coding in Stockholm, Sweden, to join their world-class research team. You will invent, implement, and evaluate advanced video coding algorithms using AI and signal processing for next-generation standards like 6G, contributing to patents, publications, and standardization efforts.

Responsibilities

Invent novel video coding tools (signal processing and neural approaches) to improve video coding performance, efficiency, robustness, and flexibility.
Implement inventions in software (C++/Python) and run large-scale evaluations.
Drive technical contributions to JVET/MPEG standardization, author patents and publications.
Collaborate with researchers and engineers across Ericsson as well as leading industry and academia experts globally.
Contribute to Ericsson’s video coding research and standardization strategy.
Provide technical leadership and supervision.

Requirements

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field.
Proven track record of video coding research with evidence of adopted contributions to JVET/MPEG (and/or other relevant SDOs), granted patents, or peer-reviewed publications.
Proficient knowledge of relevant video coding standards (e.g., HEVC/H.265, VVC/H.266).
Deep understanding of image and video processing algorithms across end-to-end video coding pipeline.
Solid expertise in codec high-level syntax.
Experience of driving and leading technical work.
Strong coding skills in C++ and/or Python.
Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and concisely.

Desired Qualifications

Experience of holding editor, coordinator, or ad-hoc group roles in JVET/MPEG or relevant SDOs.
Experience of shaping organization’s video coding standardization strategy.
Experience of technical leadership in an international research team.
Experience of giving talks or tutorials at relevant academia and industry events.

Benefits

Be part of Europe’s leading tech company at the forefront of 6G and global standards.
Work with a top-tier international research team and shape the direction of next-generation video coding standards.
Have a real impact at scale with your innovations targeting billions of devices and a large share of global data traffic.
Perform at your best, enabled by a healthy work-life balance and a commitment to long-term, sustainable progress.

Skills

AISignal ProcessingNeural NetworksVideo CodingC++PythonHEVCH.265VVCH.266Image ProcessingVideo Processing

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