Job Specifications
Who we are
At MediaKind, we're reshaping the future of streaming video—and we're moving at incredible speed. Our cloud-native, agile technology enables customers to rapidly build, deploy, and scale premium streaming experiences, removing traditional barriers to innovation and growth. We’re on a mission to transform how the world watches video: making every moment extraordinary, personalized and valuable for content owners and their consumers.
Here, you'll be part of a dynamic team that’s redefining how media experiences come to life. Our award winning products simplify complex operations, enabling customers—from iconic sports brands to innovative broadcasters and content owners—to focus purely on storytelling, and growth. By replacing legacy complexity with cloud-connected solutions, we ensure speed, simplicity, and commercial transparency. You’ll be joining a team that values practical thinking over buzzwords, and velocity over bureaucracy.
Beyond technology, our true strength lies in our people. We are committed to fostering a passionate community of creators, developers, and artists who love what they do. Together, we’ll redefine the art of streaming.
If you're ready to build what’s next in streaming—and do it with a team that moves fast, thinks boldly, and builds with intent—come make it happen with us.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Principal/Senior Research Engineer to join a small, highly focused research team of video technology experts at MediaKind. We work autonomously, with a strong sense of ownership and purpose, driving innovation across video processing, compression, and delivery.
This team leads speculative research and develops proof-of-concepts (PoCs) in strategic video technology domains. You’ll explore emerging areas, propose innovative ideas, and contribute to MediaKind’s technical thought leadership, both internally and externally.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct exploratory research and develop PoCs in key technology areas such as video/media processing, compression, and delivery.
Build tools for technology evaluation, benchmarking, and experimentation.
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to facilitate technology transfer.
Identify new challenges and application domains in video technologies relevant to MediaKind’s strategy.
Produce technical reports, PoCs, and foster knowledge-sharing across the organization.
Contribute to MediaKind’s technical leadership:
Serve as a subject-matter expert on video technologies across the company and in external engagements.
Present ideas and research clearly to both technical and executive stakeholders, generating support and buy-in.
Publish technical papers and demonstrate innovations at conferences, workshops, and industry trade shows.
Partner with academic institutions and industry collaborators to lead or support research programs.
Contribute to the growth of MediaKind’s IP portfolio through patent filings.
Drive innovation aligned with business goals:
Interface with customer engineering teams to understand key challenges and opportunities.
Work with architects and product management to design innovative and competitive technology solutions.
Help prototype the core technologies that power next-generation MediaKind products.
Mentor and grow talent:
Support and mentor junior engineers, interns, or PhD research students to help them build strong technical and research skills.
Required Skills and Qualifications
You must have at least 8+ years experience in a research or similar role
Technical Expertise
Deep experience in at least one of the following areas:
Video signal processing and compression (e.g., pre-/post- processing filters, codecs, quality metrics)
Machine learning or deep learning (ideally applied to video/image problems)
Media systems and video delivery protocols (e.g., IP, HTTP-based streaming)
Programming and Development
Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, including ML/DL frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Familiarity with software engineering practices and version control tools (e.g., Git)
Research Experience
Proven track record in:
Technical publications, academic collaborations, or joint research programs
Participation in standardization bodies or technical forums
Patent generation and IP analysis
Education & Background
Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Image/Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Multimedia Networks, or related fields
Experience designing, structuring, and leading research initiatives
Demonstrated ability to present complex technical ideas effectively across different formats (written, oral, live demos)
Preferred
Experience in corporate or academic research environments
Knowledge of product lifecycles and experience transitioning PoC technologies into real-world products
Location
Rennes, France - Remote or Hybrid Option
Benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus structure
Comprehensive benefits package
MediaKindness Wellbeing Program
Ongo
About the Company
MediaKind's mission is to lead the future of global media technology and be the first choice for service providers, operators, content owners, and broadcasters looking to create and deliver immersive media experiences. MediaKind's end-to-end video delivery solutions include Emmy award-winning video compression solutions for contribution and direct-to-consumer video service distribution, advertising and content personalization solutions, high efficiency cloud DVR, and TV and video delivery platforms.
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