Senior Researcher in Video Coding

Ericsson; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson in Stockholm, Sweden, is seeking a researcher to advance novel video coding tools and contribute to next‑gen standards for 6G and AI‑native media. You will implement ideas in C++/Python and run large‑scale evaluations, shaping tools and pipelines used across the industry.

The role requires a strong background in video coding research, a track record with JVET/MPEG or equivalent, and leadership experience. Collaboration with international teams and publication of results are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of video coding research with evidence of adopted contributions to JVET/MPEG (and/or other relevant SDOs), granted patents, or peer‑reviewed publications.
• Deep understanding of HEVC/H.265, VVC/H.266, and end‑to‑end video coding pipelines, including high‑level syntax expertise.
• Strong coding skills in C++ and/or Python.
• Experience driving and leading technical work.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Video coding research

Technical leadership

C++/Python programming

Clear communication

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field

Tools

JVET/MPEG standards

Job description

About The Opportunity

Ericsson is Europe's leading network technology company and a global pioneer shaping the 6G era. Our 6G vision will transform business and society in the 2030s through secure, efficient, and sustainable communications.

Video already accounts for 75% of mobile data traffic. In an AI‑enabled world of immersive experiences, digital twins, autonomous systems, and generative media, advanced video coding is indispensable. To deliver these services on a global scale, video compression and standards must keep advancing in efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability.

Join our international team of world‑class researchers at the forefront of both advanced signal processing and neural network‑based compression. You will invent, implement, and evaluate algorithms that power next‑generation video coding standards shaping the technology stack of 6G and AI‑native media.

What You Will Do

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

The Skills You Bring

• Hold M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field.
• Have a proven track record of video coding research with evidence of adopted contributions to JVET/MPEG (and/or other relevant SDOs), granted patents, or peer‑reviewed publications.
• Have a proficient knowledge of relevant video coding standards (e.g., HEVC/H.265, VVC/H.266), a deep understanding of image and video processing algorithms across the end‑to‑end video coding pipeline, and solid expertise in codec high‑level syntax.
• Have experience driving and leading technical work.
• Have strong coding skills in C++ and/or Python.
• Can communicate complex technical ideas clearly and concisely.

Nice to have

• Experience holding editor, coordinator, or ad‑hoc group roles in JVET/MPEG or relevant SDOs.
• Experience shaping an organization’s video coding standardization strategy.
• Experience in technical leadership in an international research team.
• Experience giving talks or tutorials at relevant academia and industry events.

Why join Ericsson

• Be part of Europe’s leading tech company at the forefront of 6G and global standards.
• Work with a top‑tier international research team and shape the direction of next‑generation video coding standards.
• Have a real impact at scale with your innovations targeting billions of devices and a large share of global data traffic.
• Perform at your best, enabled by a healthy work‑life balance and a commitment to long‑term, sustainable progress.

Location

Stockholm, Sweden. For exceptional candidates, other locations may be considered.

How to apply

Send your application and describe how your experience and skills will advance state‑of‑the‑art video coding for the AI‑enabled 6G world.

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