Video Streaming

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: i) immersive media formats (e.g., 360º video, volumetric video); ii) communication and distribution architectures to maximize scalability and interoperability ; iii) adaptive and low-latency streaming methods; and iv) 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 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.
- Fix + variable salary based on objectives.
- You decide wether you preferr 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.
- We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle
- Free coffee and tea.
- 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 one day per week to stay connected with your team and 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.

Diversity is key to progress and innovation, and at the i2CAT Foundation, we actively work to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can develop their full potential. That’s why we are committed to plurality and aim to increase the number of people with functional diversity within our team.

We know that talent manifests in many different ways, and we are eager to discover new perspectives

If what you’ve read sounds good to you... let’s have a coffee, and we’ll tell you more As part of the recruitment team, I would be happy to meet you, hear about your experience, and see how you could fit into our team.

And if you liked it but this isn’t the right opportunity for you, maybe you know someone who would be a perfect fit and whom you’d like to recommend
- Proven knowledge and expertise on video communication and distribution architectures
- Video capture and processing HW / SW
- Proven knowledge and expertise on video streaming protocols (RTP, HTTP adaptive streaming, like DASH and HLS, WebRTC, QUIC ) and strategies
- Solid programming (C/C++ and Javascript) and software design skills. Python experience is a plus.
- Proven knowledge and expertise on media frameworks (e.g., ffmpeg, GStreamer) and servers
- Enjoy working on both Research & Development related activities.
- Communication skills (writing and presenting)
- Team work

**Other desirable requirements include**:

- Knowledge of video playback software (e.g., dash.js) and engines (e.g. Unity)
- English professional proficiency
- Software virtualization and cloud processing
- Quality of Service metrics and evaluation
- Portfolio of research activities (projects, publications) or contributions to industry outcomes (software, products, services )
- ** Motivation letter**- Mandatory
- **CV** (blind CVs are accepted) - Mandatory
- **Degree certificates** - Op