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Principal Scientist, Video Coding

NOKIA
US Annual Base Salary Range*: $143,774 - $267,008 USD * Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles. Disclaimer: Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, ski
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States
Apr 04, 2025

Join our innovative Multimedia Technologies team as a Principal Scientist, Video Coding, where you'll develop cutting-edge video coding algorithms that enhance compression efficiency and drive next-gen user experiences. In this collaborative environment, you'll engage in hands-on research, contribute to leading publications, and play a key role in technology transfer while actively participating in international standardization efforts; leverage your strong background in image and video signal processing, along with your mathematical prowess, to tackle complex challenges. Enjoy the opportunity to shape future media technologies while benefiting from a dynamic, supportive culture that values innovation and professional growth.


  • Develop novel video coding algorithms and solutions for next generation video codecs improving compression efficiency and enabling new user experiences.
  • Participate in hands-on research work and contribute to standardization
  • Initiate and create research ideas as well as contribute to research work that leads to technology transfer, publications and Intellectual Property.

You have:

  • At least a Master's degree, a PhD degree (preferred)
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience on algorithm development in video coding
  • Strong background and knowledge of image and/or video signal processing and compression, including latest video coding standards, such as HEVC and VVC.
  • Strong mathematical and theoretical skills.

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Experience of international standardization is considered a significant benefit.
  • A track record of patent creation and publishing in scientific journals in the fields of video/image signal processing and compression.
  • Strong verbal communication and presentation skills in English along with excellent technical and scientific writing skills in English.
  • Knowledge on 360-degree video/image processing.

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:



  • One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
  • Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
  • Workplace Pride Global Benchmark


At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:


  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program


The above benefits exclude students.
Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.( Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
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