Ofinno · 1 day ago
Senior Staff Research Engineer, Neural Network Video Coding
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expOfinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media standards. As a Senior Staff Research Engineer in the Advanced Media Lab, you will serve as the tech stack owner for neural network-based video coding efforts and lead related standardization activities.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Internet of ThingsTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Own NNVC technical direction end-to-end, from research framing to standards-ready proposals
Collaborate cross-team to remove blockers, integrate tool interactions, and improve shared infrastructure (e.g., testing pipelines, scripts, datasets, and configurations)
Communicate research findings and technical insights to clients, partners, and industry audiences, representing the company’s expertise in video compression
Drive standards contributions by authoring technical proposals, defending results, and working with delegates/partners to align test conditions, baselines, and conclusions
Invent and develop patentable solutions that improve compression efficiency and/or complexity, and support the full IP process- from invention disclosure through filing
Implement and optimize GPU-accelerated training and/or inference workflows for NNVC tools, including profiling and performance tuning for latency, throughput, and memory
Mentor and multiply team output through code reviews, technical coaching, interview participation, and onboarding others to NNVC methodology and best practices
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or M.S. (EE/CS or related) with 7+ years of relevant research and/or product experience in video compression and/or NNVC
Prior delegate or active contributor experience in video coding standardization bodies, including JVET, MPEG, or AOM
Deep expertise in video compression plus strong capability in machine learning for vision/video (model design, training, evaluation, and failure analysis)
Solid understanding of at least one modern video coding standard, including HEVC/H.265, VP9, VVC/H.266, AV1, AV2, or ECM
Proven ability to act as an architect/tech stack owner: make sound technical decisions, set direction, and drive execution through measurable outcomes
Strong implementation skills across the stack: PyTorch (or equivalent) for training/inference workflows and C/C++ for codec prototyping and/or production integration
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent the company in standards meetings and industry events
Track record of technical impact through peer-reviewed publications, patents, and/or standards contributions
Preferred
Hands-on experience in one or more video coding tool areas, including neural in-loop filtering, neural prediction, learned transforms, or end-to-end neural video compression
Hands-on experience with GPU acceleration, including performance tuning and deployment considerations
Familiarity with the patent filing process and collaborating with patent attorneys
Benefits
401(K) matching -- We help you plan and save for retirement with a 401(K) matching program that’s available on day one.
Free healthcare plans -- Ofinno covers full premiums for you are your family on select healthcare plans, including employer HSA contributions if applicable.
Free Food -- Our kitchen is always fully stocked, including lunch, protein bars, fruit, sodas, coffee, and tea.
Unlimited Paid Time Off -- Our lives are enriched by family time, vacations, and personal time. We offer unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
On-campus gym -- Unwind, reduce stress and feel great – even when you’re at work.
Other benefits, too long to list -- Please discuss with our great People Ops team about additional benefits offered.
Company
Ofinno
Ofinno provides technology solutions within wireless technology that includes LTE-advanced, heterogeneous networks, IoT and 5G core.
51-200 employees
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