Engineer Staff - Qualcomm - Finland

## Company: Qualcomm Finland RFFE Oy ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm's Multimedia R&D and Standards Group is seeking candidates for Video Compression Research Engineer positions. You will be part of world-renowned team of video compression experts. The team develops 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 successful candidate for this position will be a highly self-directed individual with strong creative and analytic skills and a passion for video compression technology. You will work on, but not be limited to, developing new applications of classical and machine learning methods in video compression improving state-of-the-art video codecs. We are considering candidates with various levels of experience. Responsibilities: * Contribute to the conception, development, implementation, and optimization of new algorithms extending existing techniques and systems allowing improved video compression. * Initiate ideas, design and implement algorithms for superior hardware encoder performance, including perceptually based bit allocation. * Develop new algorithms for deep learning-based video compression solutions. * 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 and journal publications, presentations, etc. Ideal candidate would have the skills/experience below: * Expert knowledge of the theory, algorithms, and techniques used in video and image coding. * Knowledge and experience in video compression standards, such as ECM, VVC, HEVC, AVC, and AV1. * Experience with deep learning structures CNN, RNN, autoencoder etc. and frameworks like TensorFlow/PyTorch. * Track record of successful research accomplishments demonstrated through published papers, and/or patent applications in the fields of video coding or video processing. * Solid programming and debugging skills in C/C++. * Strong written and verbal English communication skills, great work ethic, and ability to work in a team environment to accomplish common goals. * Masters or PhD degree with relevant work experience or publications in the areas of video compression, video/image processing algorithms, computer vision, or machine learning. Minimum 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 Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. Preferred Qualifications: • Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field. • 8+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. • 4+ years of 4G/5G/6G systems and associated cellular standards (e.g., 3GPP NR, LTE, LTE, 3G). • 3+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization. • 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Sr. Staff level and above). Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Leverages advanced Systems knowledge and experience to research, design, develop, simulate, and/or validate systems-level software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and solutions while ensuring system-level requirements and standards are met. • Performs complex functional analysis to drive requirements and specifications and to define and align with standards for hardware and software. • Develops and analyzes complex system level design including requirements, interface definition, functional/performance definition, and implementation of a new system or modification of an existing system. • Collaborates with cross-functional teams (e.g., product management teams, engineering teams, etc.) to complete project work, including implementing and verifying the system. • Develops algorithms and works on new and innovative ideas (e.g. IDFs) for a product or feature area. • Drives triage of complex problems at the system level to determine root cause and presents results of testing and debugging to internal and external stakeholders. Level of Responsibility: • Works independently with minimal supervision. • Provides supervision/guidance to other team members. • Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group. • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc. • Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions). • Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively. *References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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