Research Associate - Engineer General Purpose Video Coding (all genders)

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is a leading applied research organization with 75 institutes and research institutions across Germany, employing around 32,000 people and managing an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros. The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Erlangen, with over 1,200 employees, is the largest institute within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.

About Fraunhofer IIS

For over 30 years, Fraunhofer IIS in Erlangen has been at the forefront of research in fields such as artificial intelligence, microelectronics, sensor systems, data acquisition, signal processing, and signal transmission. We offer a diverse range of research topics for talented individuals from various engineering and natural science disciplines. Our innovative strengths are evident in areas like neuromorphic computing, 5G/6G mobile communication technologies, generative AI in speech and signal processing, and X-ray imaging for e-mobility.

What sustainable solution will you find with us?

Would you like to work on innovative video coding technologies that power the next generation of interactive and robust video applications? Then explore how you can contribute to our work.

Our Department: Moving Picture Technologies

Our department develops next-generation video codecs designed for reliable, low-latency video streaming, even under challenging network conditions like unstable mobile connections. We are dedicated to making video compression more robust, efficient, and practical for implementation, ensuring seamless streaming across various environments. Building on Fraunhofer IIS's global success in audio coding—now utilized in over 10 billion devices—we merge innovative research with standardization and real-world application. Our objective is to extend this expertise to video coding, creating technologies that support the future of interactive and robust video applications.

Your Responsibilities:

• Algorithm Design: Develop innovative compression algorithms and implement them as efficient software.
• Technology Benchmarking: Evaluate and compare our approaches against competing methods.
• Innovation & Team Collaboration: Contribute your ideas and collaborate with the team to foster innovative solutions.
• Software Quality Assurance: Ensure high software quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Documentation: Document and communicate evaluation results and insights.

What You Bring:

• A degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Electrical Engineering, Multimedia Technology, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of signal processing.
• An excellent understanding of video codecs, including HEVC and/or VVC.
• Hands-on project experience (minimum 3 months) in designing or improving an image or video codec.
• Practical programming experience in C.

What We Offer:

Fraunhofer is Europe's largest applied research organization and a top employer, offering numerous benefits:

• An Exciting Role: A diverse and challenging work environment in an international setting, focused on cutting-edge research and technology.
• Room for Creativity: Projects with strong practical components that empower our employees to drive innovation.
• Positive Work Culture: An open, supportive, and trusting team environment.
• State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Develop solutions for current and future challenges with our advanced technologies.
• Personalized Onboarding: A structured onboarding process to help you integrate quickly and expand your network.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and hybrid work options to support your needs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing professional and personal development through seminars, coaching, and language classes.
• Convenient Amenities: Complimentary parking, EV charging stations, covered bicycle parking, and on-site showers.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive in-house health management, including sports courses, running groups, and relaxation seminars.

This position is initially limited to 2 years, with the possibility of extension. The standard workweek is 39 hours. Part-time employment is possible, ideally close to full-time.

We value and promote employee diversity and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation, or identity. Compensation, remuneration, and social security benefits are based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

Fraunhofer plays a crucial role in the innovation process by developing key future technologies and facilitating their commercialization. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer shapes society today and for the future.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply online now and help drive our innovation! You will receive an automatic confirmation email upon submission, followed by prompt communication regarding the next steps.

For application process inquiries, please contact our recruiters: Svenja Hofmann and Claudia Kestler-Böhm.

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS www.iis.fraunhofer.de