Senior Researcher (Video Coding AI)

TL;DR

Senior Researcher - Sight Lab (AI): Researching and developing cutting-edge technologies at the intersections between machine learning and video compression and processing with an accent on improving video coding systems. Focus on researching and developing new algorithms, developing proof-of-concept prototypes, and evaluating end-to-end system performance.

Location: Hybrid in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Salary: $125,000-$163,000

Company

hirify.global is the leader in entertainment innovation, revolutionizing how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide.

What you will do

• Research and develop new algorithms to improve video coding systems.
• Develop proof-of-concept prototypes and evaluate end-to-end system performance.
• Work with a general understanding of competitive technologies in video compression and machine learning.
• Create early-stage conceptual models that demonstrate feasibility.
• Develop and present new algorithms and implementations in various forms, including patent applications, conference and journal publications, presentations, and technical white papers at various venues.
• Maintain the highest technical and moral integrity for Dolby in the workplace and marketplace.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, or related engineering disciplines required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in developing algorithms for video coding and/or machine learning systems.
• Solid research background in video or image coding and processing.
• In-depth knowledge in development, training, testing, and computing platforms for deep learning (DL) and statistical machine learning (ML).
• Solid programming experience in python/C/C++ applied to image/video coding/processing and experience with one or more deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch and TensorFlow) is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits.
• Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.
• Opportunity to see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones.