München: Internship: Variable Rate Functionality in Learned Video Compression (m/f/d)

Huawei's Munich Research Center is responsible for advanced technology research, architectural development, design, and strategic engineering of our products.

The Audiovisual Technology Lab at Huawei Munich Research Center develops innovative technologies in media sensing, processing, coding, and computer vision. The new international image coding standard – JPEG AI – is fully based on neural networks. From now on, the research focus has shifted toward video coding standard development.

To support our research activities, we are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Intern (m/f/d) who will contribute to the research and development of end-to-end AI-based video coding solutions, with a particular focus on the development of variable rate coding functionality. Candidates who successfully complete the internship might be offered a PhD candidate position. The PhD candidate will have the opportunity to attend international conferences and present the developed technologies to the international standardization community. You will be integrated into an international and experienced team of researchers.

Join us as:

Intern – Variable Rate Functionality for Learned Video Compression (m/f/d)

Your mission:

• Research innovative algorithms in the field of learning-based video compression
• Research training methods for learnable video coding algorithms
• Develop and implement variable rate functionality and conduct rate matching
• Implement innovative algorithms on reference software
• Generate papers and technical reports

Your areas of expertise:

• Currently completing your master’s degree in electrical engineering, information technology, computer science, mathematics, or physics
• Deep interest in media compression and artificial intelligence topics
• Experience in research on variable rate functionality and rate matching
• Enjoy working in a team and collaborating with researchers to develop creative solutions
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Basic understanding of CNN structure and training
• Excellent software skills

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Your rewards of working here:

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power, team spirit, and intensive knowledge exchange within our global network
• Healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to Western delicacies are available in our renowned company canteen
• We offer a broad range of training opportunities, including many online and face-to-face programs, as well as language courses in German and Mandarin
• Our diverse and welcoming environment includes around 40 nationalities with different backgrounds
• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated, and constantly growing team

Please send your application and CV (including cover letter and reference letters) in English.

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