Video Research Scientist

InterDigital CE Patent Holdings, SAS; Rennes; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

InterDigital CE Patent Holdings, SAS is looking for a junior or senior expert in image and video processing to join their Video Lab in Rennes, France. This position focuses on developing innovative solutions for High Dynamic Range technology, color science, and video delivery, contributing to industry standards and collaborating with both academic and industrial partners.

The ideal candidate should hold at least a Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant fields and have experience in video processing and programming. Fluent English is required, and knowledge of French is appreciated. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Video Processing, Computer Science, or Signal Processing.
• Experience in video processing research and algorithm development.
• Fluent English is mandatory; French appreciated.

Responsabilités

• Identify technical tracks for high-quality content production.
• Develop new solutions for professional content production.
• Support AI solutions for media processing.
• Supervise non-permanent members like interns and PhD students.

Connaissances

Research in video processing

Machine learning

Color science

Computer vision

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Leadership

Formation

M.S. or Ph.D. in Video Processing or related field

Description du poste

Job Summary

InterDigital Research & Innovation seeks a qualified individual to join the Video Lab as a junior or senior expert in image and video processing. The role focuses on High Dynamic Range technology, color science, and video delivery, and involves contributing to the Video Production Services project by designing innovative solutions, tools, methods, and standards to improve professional content production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Identify the technical tracks to be explored around high‑quality professional content production (HDR, Wide Color Gamut, Color Management) with considerations of complexity and real‑time implementation.
• Develop research and implement new solutions addressing high‑quality professional content production.
• Support development of new AI solutions for media processing.
• Participate in research valorization through invention disclosures, technology transfers, trade‑show participation, and publication of peer‑reviewed journals and conferences.
• Contribute to promotion in standards (e.g., SMPTE, ITU‑R SG6, ISO/IEC/SC29 MPEG Video and System, ISO/IEC/SC29 JVET), and applicable standards where video expertise is needed (e.g., 3GPP, DVB, ATSC).
• Establish and maintain collaborations with external industrial partners and foster collaborations with academic institutions.
• Supervise non‑permanent members (interns, PhD, Post‑Docs).

Qualifications

• Engineering, M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Video Processing, Computer Science, Color Science, Mathematics, Signal Processing or equivalent.
• Good experience in research and algorithmic exploration and development in video processing.
• Knowledge/ability to ramp up in machine/deep learning, color science, computer vision, image processing.
• Good record of dissemination (publications, standardization, talks, panels).
• Experience in software implementation: C/C++, Windows/Linux, Python, …
• Leadership, team spirit, enthusiastic, motivated, and creative attitude.
• Good communication skills and ability to promote activities internally and externally.
• Fluent English mandatory, French appreciated.
• Experience in industry appreciated.

Location

Rennes, FR

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

InterDigital is an equal employment opportunity employer. InterDigital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person’s sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.