Ofinno · 13 hours ago
Principal Research Engineer, 3D Gaussian Splatting
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expOfinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media standards. As a Principal Research Engineer in the Advanced Media Lab, you will provide technical leadership in 3D Gaussian Splatting coding for immersive media, driving high-impact technical directions and translating innovations into standards-ready proposals and patentable inventions.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Internet of ThingsTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Define and drive high-impact 3DGS coding directions, setting technical priorities across multiple workstreams and aligning execution across the team
Lead end-to-end design and evaluation of coding approaches for 3DGS representations (e.g., representation design, parameterization, quantization, entropy/context modeling, progressive transmission, complexity reduction), including tool interactions and system-level tradeoffs
Establish and enforce rigorous experimental methodology and benchmarking (rate–distortion, quality metrics, complexity/latency/memory), including ablations, cross-check readiness, and reproducibility standards
Drive external-facing technical output: author and shape proposals, defend results, and align test conditions/baselines with collaborators and standards bodies as needed
Invent and develop patentable solutions that improve efficiency and/or complexity, and support the full IP process - from invention disclosure through filing
Mentor and develop team capabilities through technical coaching, code reviews, and raising the bar on research/engineering best practices
Improve shared infrastructure and baselines (pipelines, scripts, datasets, configs, regression testing) to increase reliability and velocity across 3DGS coding research
Qualification
Required
M.S. (EE/CS or related) with 10+ years of relevant research and/or product experience in compression, immersive media, 3D/graphics/vision, and/or learned representations
Prior delegate, editor, AHG/CE/JEE chair, or sustained active contributor experience in MPEG immersive media and/or 3D representation coding
Deep understanding of compression fundamentals and strong expertise in at least one of: 3D representations, neural rendering, point clouds, or view synthesis pipelines, or learned representation coding
Hands-on experience with MPEG V-PCC and/or G-PCC implementations and/or tool development
Proven ability to set technical direction, make sound architectural decisions, and drive execution through measurable outcomes
Strong implementation skills: C/C++ for performance-critical prototypes and pipelines; Python for experimentation is a plus
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
Ph.D. (EE/CS or related) with 10+ years of relevant research and/or product experience in compression, immersive media, 3D/graphics/vision, and/or learned representations
Hands-on experience in point cloud / volumetric / neural representation coding workflows and evaluation (datasets, metrics, streaming constraints)
Experience driving industry-facing integration or enablement (e.g., reference pipelines, reproducible tooling, or deployment-oriented performance work)
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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