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Principal Algorithm Engineer (Video Codecs & Display Processing)

Job ID 2024-12580 Date posted 14/11/2024 Location Cambridge, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom Category Architecture
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Job Overview:

In Arm's Central Technology group we are building trail-blazing future technology which will keep Arm-based products redefining the state-of-the-art. We are looking for a hardworking Principal Algorithm Engineer to join us as part of the CT-Systems Applied Computer Vision Team. This team is responsible for multimedia and vision oriented algorithm design, technology research, as well as next-gen Arm Multimedia Subsystem Architecture for mobile, large screen compute and other market segments. Are you passionate about shaping the future of multimedia and vision compute at Arm? Do you want to see the architectures you have invented being used by millions of people? We may be looking just for you!

Responsibilities:

  • You will be part of multimedia system architecture team, giving you the opportunity to develop and make a relevant contribution into Arm Compute Subsystems
  • The role will give you also outstanding opportunity to interact with world class specialists, architects and researchers, both inside and outside Arm
  • You will analyse video compression, video codecs, display processing algorithms and pipelines, by running experiments and evaluating video rate-distortion, as well as assess image quality of the next-gen video and display processor architectures
  • As Principal Algorithm Engineer you are asked for deep understanding and proven experience working with H.264/H.265, or AV1 video compression tools, core algorithms and image quality metrics
  • You will contribute to Arm Multimedia Subsystem architecture definition work by leading video encoder compression tools selection for AV1 codec compliance of the next-generation video processor HW, aiming for PPA-balanced Client solution
  • Also, you will have opportunity to represent Arm in various video codec expert groups

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience in algorithm design, and/or image quality evaluation of complex video and image processing algorithms - preferably in the domain of H.264/HEVC video coding
  • Strong analytical thinking approach and problem solving skills
  • Experience in debugging and resolving image quality artefacts by proposing algorithm evolution
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with multiple teams under ambitious schedules, with a focus on delivery of results

"Nice to Have" Skills and Experience:

  • Technical Lead, or Lead Researcher experience on commercial image processing, video compression projects leading to commercial software, or hardware products
  • Experience in leveraging AI/ML methods in the domain of video coding and image processing algorithm design
  • Knowledge of advanced display processing algorithms, such as local tone mapping, and video HDR processing
  • Experience working with video coding expert groups

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