i2CAT 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 i2CAT, which is composed of over 14 experienced researchers and engineers in the fields of distributed and interactive multimedia systems and media processing, and 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 motivated and talented Volumetric Video Compression Engineer to join our development team. The ideal candidate should not only have a strong background in computer graphics development but also skills in other programming languages, such as C++/C# and Python. The candidate will be in charge of maintaining and improving the Holoconference Unity SDK called HoloMIT, implementing new features, integrating in-house new Holographic pipelines and optimizations.
Moreover, the candidate will be involved in cutting-edge research, innovation and development tasks. All this R&I&D will shape the future of HoloMIT, collaborating hand-to-hand with experts in the media and networks domains under the umbrella of competitive national and international projects (Horizon Europe, European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking, SNS JU), including the collaboration with highly relevant international partners from academia and industry.
The results from the planned research and development activities are expected to lead to high-impact scientific publications, technology/knowledge transfer (e.g., open-source software, patents, contributions to standards), resulting cutting-edge software and services (e.g., Volumetric Video Compression and Neural Radiance Fields), and career development opportunities (self and of supervised of highly skilled personnel).
The candidate will be in charge of maintaining and improving the Holoconference Unity SDK called HoloMIT, implementing new features, integrating in-house new Holographic pipelines and optimizations.
The ideal candidate must have proven track record of:
Strong experience with video codecsProficiency with Unity3DBSc/MSc with few years of experience in computer science or other domain-related disciplines (e.g. Computer Graphics related majors).Experience working with Point cloudsExperience with 2D video codecs. Experience with volumetric video is a big plusHands-on experience in the graphics sector, better if in immersive technologies (XR, VR, AR)Proficient programming skills, 2D/3D graphics, and memory management.Familiar with writing code in C++, Shader and Compute languages and other interfaces, CUDA and parallel programming skills are considered a plus.Software and architecture design skillsExperience with agile development and scrum methodologyTeamwork and interpersonal skillsCommunication skillsExperience in OpenCV or other Computer vision libraries is a plus.Knowledge of Unreal Engine is a plusThe ideal candidate should be:
Professional, passionate and proactiveDetail-oriented and committed to maintaining high-quality and efficient workCapable of providing and receiving constructive feedbackAdaptable to fast-changing situationsCapable of quickly understanding existing codeFluent in written and spoken English.Who we are: The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation. The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge in order to meet real social and business challenges.
The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.
Want to know more? Visit our webpage!www.i2cat.net What will you enjoy? Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We ask for two days in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.This is a full-time vacancyWe have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balanceReduced working hours on Fridays and in July and AugustFix + variable salaryOptional benefits: Travel pass, restaurant vouchers, nursery services support, medical insuranceAnnual leave of 27 working daysWe have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyleIf you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operative system, Mac, Linux or Windows.Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person)You can develop your own and personal training programme with our supportWe will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and developmentWhere will you do it? At i2CAT we already have an established 'work-from-home' policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office two days per week: one to stay connected with your team and another one to engage with other colleagues
If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.
Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.
i2CAT is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.
I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.
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