AI Software Engineer

i2CAT Foundation (Barcelona) is opening a position to advance in the research and innovation field of real-time distributed video services, involving immersive media formats like volumetric video.

The candidate will join the Media & Internet Area (MIA) of i2CAT, which is composed of over 14 experienced researchers and engineers in the fields of distributed and interactive multimedia 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 highly motivated and talented AI Engineer expert in 3D volumetric video processing to join our development team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in 3D video AI driven development and skills in programming languages, such as C++/C# and Python. The candidate will be in charge of working on AI driven 3D volumetric reconstruction and enhancement methods, 3D AI driven rendering methods and their integration in real time applications for XR immersive experiences.

Moreover, the candidate will be involved in cutting-edge research, innovation and development tasks. All this R&I&D will shape the future of HoloMIT, collaborating hand-to-hand with experts in the media and networks domains under the umbrella of competitive national and international projects (Horizon Europe, European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking, SNS JU), including the collaboration with highly relevant international partners from academia and industry.

The candidate will be in charge of maintaining and improving the 3D reconstruction system and its integration in the Holoconference Unity SDK called HoloMIT, implementing new features, integrating in-house new pipelines and optimizations.

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, contributions to standards), resulting cutting-edge software and services (e.g., Volumetric Video Compression and Neural Radiance Fields), and career development opportunities (self and of supervised of highly skilled personnel).

The ideal candidate must have proven track record of:

• At least one among:
  • AI based 3D video enhancement techniques (i.e. supersampling, re-lighting)
  • AI based 3D Reconstruction techniques (i.e. occlusions removal, camera calibration)
  • Neural Randiance Fields (NeRF)
• Thorough understanding of Deep Learning / Machine Learning (i.e., architecture, mathematics, datasets and intuition behind).
• Experience with any of the Deep Learning frameworks (Tensorflow, PyTorch, Jax, Caffe´, Keras, etc.).
• Strong Python and C/C++ programming and software design skills.
• Experience with 3D reconstruction techniques in real-time
• BSc/MSc with few years of experience in computer science or other domain-related disciplines (e.g. Computer Graphics related majors).
• Hands-on experience in immersive technologies (XR, VR, AR)
• Software and architecture design skills
• Experience with agile development and scrum methodology
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Experience in OpenCV or other Computer vision libraries is a plus.
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine is a plus
• Experience with video codecs is considered a plus

The ideal candidate should be:

• Professional, passionate and proactive
• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high-quality and efficient work
• Capable of providing and receiving constructive feedback
• Adaptable to fast-changing situations
• Capable of quickly understanding existing code
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

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.

Want to know more? Visit our webpage! www.i2cat.net

What will you enjoy?

• Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We ask for two days 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
• Fix + variable salary
• Optional benefits: Travel pass, restaurant vouchers, nursery services support, medical insurance
• Annual leave of 27 working days
• We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle
• If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.
• You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operative system, Mac, Linux or Windows.
• Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person)
• You can develop your own and personal training programme with our support
• We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development

Where will you do it?

At i2CAT we already have an established ‘work-from-home’ policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office two days per week: one to stay connected with your team and another one to engage with other colleagues

If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.

Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.

i2CAT is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.

I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.

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