Lead Video Coding Researcher for AI‑Driven 6G Standards

Ericsson AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 750,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson AB in Stockholm, Sweden invites researchers to join a leading global team advancing video coding for 6G and AI-native media. You will invent and evaluate novel video coding tools, implement in C++/Python, and contribute to standardization efforts with JVET/MPEG experts.

Candidates hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a relevant field, with a proven track record in video coding, strong coding skills, and ability to lead technical work across international teams.

Qualifications

• M.Sc./Ph.D. in a relevant technical field.
• Proven track record in video coding research with evidence of contributions to JVET/MPEG (or other SDOs), patents or peer‑reviewed publications.
• Strong knowledge of video coding standards (e.g., HEVC/H.265, VVC/H.266) and end‑to‑end video processing.
• Ability to lead technical work and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Invent novel video coding tools (signal processing and neural approaches) to improve performance and efficiency of video coding.
• Implement inventions in software (C++/Python) and run large‑scale evaluations.
• Drive contributions to JVET/MPEG standardization, author patents and publications.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers across Ericsson and with industry and academia globally.
• Contribute to Ericsson's video coding research and standardization strategy.
• Provide technical leadership and supervision.

Skills

C++

Python

Video coding

JVET/MPEG standards

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

M.Sc./Ph.D. in a relevant field

Job description

Ericsson AB in Stockholm, Sweden invites researchers to join a leading global team advancing video coding for 6G and AI-native media. You will invent and evaluate novel video coding tools, implement in C++/Python, and contribute to standardization efforts with JVET/MPEG experts.

Candidates hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a relevant field, with a proven track record in video coding, strong coding skills, and ability to lead technical work across international teams.