Senior Researcher in Video Coding

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

Grow with us

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 as well as 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), deep understanding of image and video processing algorithms across end‑to‑end video coding pipeline and solid expertise in codec high‑level syntax.
• Have experience of 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 of holding editor, coordinator, or ad‑hoc group roles in JVET/MPEG or relevant SDOs.
• Experience of shaping organization's video coding standardization strategy.
• Experience of technical leadership in an international research team.
• Experience of 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 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.

Application Process

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.