Researcher

We invite outstanding candidates to apply for a researcher position to work on research projects that aim to achieve a real impact in our society. As part of the position roles & responsibilities, the researcher is expected to code its own projects prototypes/proof-of-concepts, to achieve relevant publications, and to file patents to protect intellectual property. SAMSUNG Research Brazil is part of SAMSUNG’s global R&D network.

Desired skills & Experience:

• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related areas.
• Relevant research publications in the fields of Signal Processing, Image Processing, Video/Image Coding, Information Theory and/or Wireless Communications.
• Deep understanding of current video standards, such as H.264 and HEVC.
• Knowledge and ability to develop new video coding technologies, such as transform design, entropy coding, and motion compensation, among others.
• Expertise in C and/or C++ programming.
• Experience or at least, knowledge, of emerging video technologies, such as 360 degree video, point clouds and specially light-fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English (mandatory) and Portuguese (nice to have).
• Team-player, proactive, committed, ethical and passionate about advancing the state-of-the-art in video coding technology.

Nice to have:

• Sound research industry experience.

• Knowledge and experience with MPEG and ITU-T standardization processes.
• Experience with compression of emerging video technologies, especially light-fields.
• Experience with Matlab programming.

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Send CV to: vanessa.t@samsung.com and m.lizarraga@samsung.com