Research Associate - Senior Architect Video Coding (all genders)

Our department »Moving Picture Technologies« develops next-generation video codecs that enable reliable, low-latency video streaming, even in challenging network conditions such as unstable mobile connections. We focus on making video compression more robust, efficient, and practical to implement, ensuring smooth streaming wherever it is needed. Building on Fraunhofer IIS’s global success in audio coding - now used in more than 10 billion devices - we combine innovative research with standardization and real-world implementation. Our goal is to extend this expertise to video coding and to create technologies that support the next generation of interactive and robust video applications.

• Mentoring & Collaboration: You will support and guide colleagues in development and research activities.
• Algorithm Design: You design innovative compression algorithms, implement them as efficient software and perform careful evaluations.
• Video Codec Architecture Design: You take charge of coordinating internal software and algorithm development to achieve subproject goals.
• Standardization: You participate in standardization meetings to present and defend our developments.
• Patent & Innovation: You build a patent portfolio by developing innovative algorithms.
• Strategic Support: You assist in defining goals and strategies in the field of video coding.

Fraunhofer is not only the largest organization for applied research (application-oriented research organisation) in Europe, but also a top-rated employer. But why? 

• An exciting role: We offer a diverse and challenging field of work in an international environment, oriented toward state-of-the-art research and technology.
• Room for creativity: Projects with strong practical components motivate our employees to drive innovation.
• Our colleagues enjoy our positive work culture: We are open-minded, we help and trust each other.
• Top of the line infrastructure at your workplace: With our state-of-the-art technologies, we develop solutions to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
• We value personal contact: With our structured onboarding process, you will quickly become familiar with our institute and be able to extend your network successfully.
• We take your needs seriously: We support your work-life balance by offering flexible working hours and hybrid work.
• Your goals and interests are important to us: We offer ongoing professional and personal seminars, coaching, and language classes.
• We offer complimentary parking spaces, charging stations for electric cars, covered bicycle parking, and showers at the institute.
• In-house health management, including sports courses, running groups, and relaxation seminars.

The position is initially limited to 2 years with the aim to extend it subsequently. The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis, with a preference, however, to have it filled as close to a full-time position as possible.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.