Principal Video Research Engineer

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 Video 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.

The 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

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

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options

Here at MediaKind, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where we appreciate the unique skills, capabilities and perspectives that our people bring. We believe that diverse teams are better for our employees, customers and our business. Everyone’s identity, background and life experiences add to the MediaKind story and we welcome all.

Our goal is to help increase diversity across the Media Broadcast industry, so we aim to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you’re excited about this position and think you could add value to MediaKind, please apply even if you believe your skills are not a perfect fit for the role. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment process please reach out to the Recruiter to discuss how we can support you.