Fundació i2cat Job Description The i2CAT Foundation (Barcelona) is opening a senior position to advance in the research and innovation fields of video streaming technologies and services. The candidate will join the Media Technologies Area of i2CAT, which is composed of over 20 experienced researchers and engineers in the fields of networked 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 senior researcher/engineer who will co-lead tasks related to the design, development, deployment, and validation of innovative & beyond state-of-the-art video distribution technologies and services, including:
Immersive media formats (e.g., 360° video, volumetric video);Communication and distribution architectures to maximize scalability and interoperability;Adaptive and low-latency streaming methods;Interactive multi-user services, like holographic communications and videoconferencing.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), resulting cutting-edge software and services (e.g., realistic holographic communications) with potential impact in the industry, and career development opportunities (self and of supervised personnel).
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.
What will you enjoy? Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We only ask for one day in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.This is a full-time vacancy.We have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance.Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August.Fixed + variable salary based on objectives.You decide whether you prefer to receive your salary in 12 or 14 payments.Optional benefits: Configure your salary according to your needs. We offer you the option of restaurant vouchers, public transport vouchers, nursery services, and medical insurance.Annual leave of 27 working days.
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