i2CAT Foundation (Barcelona) is opening a position to advance in the research and innovation field of real-time distributed video services, involving immersive media formats like volumetric video.
The candidate will join the Media & Internet Area (MIA) of i2CAT, which is composed of over 14 experienced researchers and engineers in the fields of distributed and6 interactive multimedia systems and media processing, and is involved in relevant R&DI projects with the European and national ecosystems, in close collaboration with key players from academia and industry.
This area is seeking a highly motivated and talented Web Software Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Web development and, additionally experience in interactive 3D environments, computer graphics and integration with networking systems.
The candidate will be in charge of maintaining, extending and evolving the web applications and interfaces related to a set of web portals and players, including services like holo-portation, 3D environments and 360º video.
Moreover, the candidate will be involved in cutting-edge research, innovation and development tasks. All these expected R&I&D activities will lead to innovative and disruptive outcomes (software, proof-of-concepts, and potentially contribution to standards and patents) in the fields of interactive and immersive media, collaborating hand-in-hand with experts in the media and networks domains under the umbrella of competitive national and international projects (Horizon Europe, European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking, SNS JU), including the collaboration with highly relevant international partners from academia and industry.
The responsabilities of the successful candidate are those aligned with the job description, with special emphasis on evolving web-based players for 360º video and for interactive consumption of XR content, including holo-portation and holographic communication services.
These outcomes are expected as well to contribute to career development opportunities (self and of supervised of highly skilled personnel).
The ideal candidate must have proven track record of:
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Who we are:
The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation. The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge in order to meet real social and business challenges.
The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.
Want to know more? Visit our webpage! www.i2cat.net
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Where will you do it?
At i2CAT we already have an established ‘work-from-home’ policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office two days per week: one to stay connected with your team and another one to engage with other colleagues
If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.
Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.
i2CAT is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.
I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.
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