Experienced Analytics Engineer – Research & Development

About Axis Communications
As the market leader in network video, Axis is leading the way to a smarter, safer, more secure world — driving the shift from analog to digital video surveillance. Offering network video solutions for professional installations, Axis’ products and solutions are based on an innovative, open technology platform.

Axis has more than 1,400 dedicated employees in 40 locations around the world and cooperates with partners covering 179 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based IT company listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm under the ticker AXIS. For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.


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WHAT IS AXIS?
Axis is a fast growing and innovative IT company with a global footprint. Our success is largely due to our highly skilled staff and our strong culture of daring to succeed and allowing ourselves to constantly break new ground. We allow and promote independent thinking; we seek to act as one, to be always open, and to think big!

At the moment we are looking for an experienced Video Analytics Engineer to join our Core Technologies department.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
As a Video Analytics Engineer you will be part of the innovative Analytics competence group within Core Technologies. The team plans and develops advanced image processing algorithms for network devices, to be on the market within five years. We deliver a wide range of video analytics functionality, at both low and high system levels. Algorithms are mainly developed in embedded C or hardware together with other Core Technology teams. The team is furthermore responsible for the infrastructure required to integrate analytics in Axis embedded platforms and SDK for use by external or internal partners. The team’s main focus is to develop algorithms to continue our successful analytics strategy for network video surveillance.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Algorithm development for analytics applications within computer vision and audio analysis etc., this also includes integration into product platforms
* Development of video analytics code libraries for use by 3rd party developers.
* Researching new analysis technologies for video surveillance.
* Supporting application development in product development projects.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We believe that you have an open mind an ability to think outside the box. You enjoy working close to your colleagues in a team oriented environment, sharing your knowledge and ideas with others.

You also have:

* An Engineering/Technical Masters degree or equivalent
* Excellent skills in algorithm development for video analytics
* Excellent C-programming skills
* At least 5 years of relevant work experience
* Experience of embedded systems programming under Linux
* Good skills in software modularization, module interface design and hardware abstraction techniques
* Knowledge of implications of limited resources in embedded systems on algorithm development
* Knowledge of algorithm development for analytics applications outside the video domain, e.g. audio is considered a merit
* Excellent skills in Swedish and English written & oral communication required

THE CORE TECHNOLOGIES – ANALYTICS & SYSTEMS TEAM
The Core Technologies – Analytics & Systems team are responsible for the long-term technology agenda within the strategic areas Analytics and Systems. We perform technology roadmapping; execute the roadmap by developing technologies and assist toward platform integration of technologies. We also act as a competence centre within Axis with regard to the core competence areas. In addition to this we define test methods and standards to be used by Axis as a whole. 

The Analytics competence group within Core Technologies – Analytics & Systems focus their work on identifying and implementing technologies aimed at increasing the value of the network for surveillance applications. This includes algorithm development for video analytics, identification of new technology trends and technology development using combinations of sensors for improved analytics.

WHAT CAN AXIS DO FOR YOU?
Axis can offer you a great opportunity to use and develop your skills in an exciting and successful organization that is already a world leader in network video. You will work in an organization that values creativity and encourages individual development. We look forward to receiving your application!

READY TO ACT?
Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success.

Do you have additional questions, please contact the recruiting manager Fredrik Hertzberg, or Markus Skans on +46 46 272 18 00

We review applications continuously!