Student Assistant in Multimedia Communication

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft; Berlin; Hybrid; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in telecommunications in Berlin seeks a student intern to contribute to innovative research in low latency real-time communication and QUIC. Responsibilities include developing protocols and prototypes focused on optimizing Quality of Service using artificial intelligence. Candidates should be studying communications, electrical engineering, or computer science and possess knowledge of programming languages like C++, C#, and Rust. The position offers flexible working hours and an attractive salary.

Leistungen

Attractive salary

Flexible working hours

Opportunities to work from home

Modern workspace

Qualifikationen

• Student in a relevant field at a German university.
• Good understanding of 5G network architecture and protocols.
• Good coding skills in terms of efficiency, readability, and cleanliness.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research in low latency for real-time communication and QUIC.
• Develop transmission schemes and protocols.
• Implement prototypes for optimizing Quality of Service based on AI.

Kenntnisse

C++

C#

Rust

5G network architecture

Creative thinking

Good communication skills

Teamwork spirit

Ausbildung

Student in communications/electrical engineering, computer science or similar fields

Jobbeschreibung

Future. Discover. Together.
At the heart of the research work of the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications – HHI are excellence in research and innovation. We are a global leader in the research of mobile and optical communication networks and systems, as well as in machine learning, computer vision, and the compression of digital video. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!

Be part of change

• Conducting research in the fields of low latency for real-time communication and QUIC
• Participating in the development of transmission schemes, protocols and cross-layer optimizations for contributing to relevant standardization bodies
• Implementing prototypes involving congestion control, real-time communication and QUIC to optimize for Quality of Service (QoS) based on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

What you contribute

• You are a student in communications/electrical engineering, computer science, or similar fields at a German university
• Good understanding of 5G network architecture and protocols
• Good knowledge of the following programming languages: C++, C#, Rust
• Good coding skills in terms of efficiency, readability and cleanliness
• Creative thinking and interest in novel technologies
• Good communication skills and teamwork spirit
• Excellent spoken and written English

What we offer

• Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting
• Attractive salary
• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location
• Open and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities to work from home

The monthly working time is 80 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. 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. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

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.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

If you require further information about this position, please contact:

Mr. Jangwoo Son

E-mail: [e-mail]

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 82874 Application Deadline: 03/29/2026