About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited
Huawei was founded in 1987. Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices with 207,000 employees operating in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people worldwide. Our vision is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. We aim to drive ubiquitous connectivity, promote equal access to networks, bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all corners of the earth, build digital platforms to help industries become more agile and efficient, and redefine user experience with AI.
This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. Our partnership focuses on developing technologies of the future that transform how we communicate, work and live. Huawei Research and Development UK Limited emphasizes patient, practical investment to drive technological breakthroughs in line with our core business.
This strategic focus reflects our core values:
* staying customer-centric,
* inspiring dedication,
* persevering,
* Growing by reflection
Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview
Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. We work to inspire passion for basic research and accelerate development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has one of the largest Research and Development organizations in the world, with 96,000+ employees in research centers globally. In the UK, we have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore new research directions, collaborate with academic researchers, and develop fundamental theories in relevant technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and advance your career.
Job Summary
The role is primarily image and video processing algorithmic research-based, with occasional involvement in other areas.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop image processing related algorithms for video and image quality metrics in the areas of camera denoising, image fusion, image registration, deghosting, demosaicing, HDR, colour and tone processing, video stability, super resolution, etc. This includes both AI and classical techniques.
* Research and develop new Picture Quality metrics for various distortions (such as dither, flickering, contrast, noise, chroma, false (unnatural) detail from CNNs), making the metric more precise and non-reference based where applicable.
* Collaborate with researchers within the group, researchers and engineers elsewhere in the company, and with external researchers in universities and other labs.
* Fluent in English; French or Chinese is desirable but not mandatory.
This job description is an outline of tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required. The jobholder will carry out other duties as reasonably required by their line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with Huawei Research and Development UK Limited’s changing needs.
Required
* PhD degree with 2+ years of academic or industry experience.
* Working experience with image processing algorithms with a background in image signal processor software pipelines.
* Working experience with video and image quality metrics.
* In-depth understanding of deep learning approaches and experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch).
* Strong knowledge of Python and MATLAB.
Personal Attributes
* A passion for overcoming applied research challenges, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to quickly acquire expertise in new areas.
* Capable of managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Proactive team player who can also work independently.
* Positive attitude toward learning and sharing ideas with colleagues.
* Attention to detail.
* Proven ability to work on own initiative and seek advice when required.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Supportive of the company culture and ethos.
Locations: Huawei Cambridge Research Center
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