The i2 CAT Foundation (Barcelona) is opening a position to advance in the research and innovation field of real-time distributed video services, involving immersive media formats like volumetric video.The candidate will join the Media & Internet Area (MIA) of i2 CAT, which is composed of over 18 experienced researchers and engineers in the fields of distributed and interactive multimedia systems and media processing. This team is involved in relevant R&I projects with the European and national ecosystems, in close collaboration with key players from academia and industry.This area is seeking a highly skilled Research Engineer with experience in volumetric video streaming to join our development team. The ideal candidate should have experience with video codecs, low-level programming (C / C++), and experience with GPGPU technologies such as CUDA / OpenCL is a plus. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing new features for the volumetric video compression pipeline.The role involves engaging in cutting-edge research, innovation, and development tasks. All R&I&D activities will contribute to shaping the future of Holo MIT, collaborating with experts in media and networks under projects like Horizon Europe, SNS JU, and partnerships with academia and industry. Outcomes are expected to include high-impact scientific publications, technology transfer (e.G., open-source software, patents, standards), and the development of advanced software and services like Volumetric Video Compression and Neural Radiance Fields / Gaussian Splatting. The position offers opportunities for career growth, including mentoring highly skilled personnel.The candidate will be involved in developing and maintaining the volumetric video pipeline and participating in active projects such as Didymos, XRECO, and PRESENCE.Some candidate duties:
Maintenance of the volumetric video pipelineIntegration of third-party technologies and innovationDevelopment of new features and enhancement of existing onesThe ideal candidate must have proven experience in:
A minimum of 2 years of professional development experience, preferably within teams of at least 5 membersProven experience in C++Knowledge of video codecs such as H.264, H.265, H.266, and volumetric point cloud compression methods like VPCC or DracoHands-on experience in graphics, especially in immersive technologies (XR, VR, AR)Strong programming skills, industry best practices, and software architecture designExperience with agile development and Scrum methodologyTeamwork and interpersonal skillsGood communication skillsExperience in C# and parallel programming models such as OpenMP, MPI, or Multicore is a plus.The ideal candidate should be:
Professional, passionate, and proactiveDetail-oriented with a focus on high-quality workCapable of providing and receiving constructive feedbackAdaptable to fast-changing situationsQuick to understand existing code
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