Multi-Camera Synchronization Engineer position 

Multi-Camera Synchronization Engineer position 

Job Reference: 20250731_HuPBA 

Closing date: Until the position is filled. 

 About CVC 

The Computer Vision Center (CVC) is a non-profit research center established in 1995 by the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Its mission is to carry out cutting-edge research that has the highest international impact in the field of computer vision. It also promotes the transference of knowledge to industry and society.  

Computer vision is an exciting research area and an omnipresent technology, essentially empowering machines with the sense of vision. The CVC is a successful marriage between knowledge and innovation. In addition to our cutting-edge scientific achievements, we have established lasting ties with industrial partners and created several spin-off companies. 

 Context and Mission 

The Human Pose Recovery and Behavior Analysis (HuPBA) group is looking for an engineer to assist with the synchronization and preparation of a large-scale multi-camera audiovisual dataset of face-to-face dyadic interactions. The selected candidate will work closely with the research team to synchronize the recordings using video editing software or semi-automated tools. This position is part of a broader effort to enable robust multi-view, multi-modal behavior analysis and synthesis in computer vision, machine learning, and affective computing research. 

This position is linked to the project “Understanding Face-to-Face Dyadic Interactions through Social Signal Processing”, to which the UDIVA dataset is associated: a large-scale, multimodal collection of natural dyadic interactions designed to support research context-aware social behavior understanding and synthesis. 

Key Duties 

  • Align and synchronize multi-camera video sessions using audio-video editing tools and/or custom scripts to be developed by the candidate. 
  • Document processes. 
  • Support dataset organization and public release.

Requirements: 

  •   Education 
    • Degree in Computer Science, Audiovisual Systems Engineering, Multimedia Technology, or a related technical field (or student in the final stage of studies). 
  • Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience 
    • Experience with audio-video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro). 
    • Experience with audiovisual processing tools (e.g. FFMPEG). 
    • Understanding of multi-camera video workflows and synchronization principles. 
    • Solid knowledge of audio/video formats, containers, and codecs (e.g., MP4, MOV, H.264) 
    • Good programming skills (e.g. Python, C/C++, JavaScript, ExtendScript).  
  • Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience:  
    • Experience with large-scale video projects. 
    • Familiarity with computer vision libraries (e.g. OpenCV). 
  • Competences 
    • Strong attention to detail. 
    • Ability to think creatively, work independently and make decisions. 
    • Ability to take initiative, prioritize and work under set deadlines and pressure. 
    • The candidate must be an effective communicator, multitask, and work well on collaborative and interdisciplinary designs.

Conditions  

  • The position will be located at Computer Vision Center (Campus Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), although remote or partially remote work arrangements could be negotiated. 
  • We offer a full-time temporary contract (37.5h/week), a good environment, flexible working hours. 
  • Duration: 6 months 
  • Salary: 26.790 € annual gross, in accordance with qualifications and experience of the candidate and to CVCs salary regulations. 
  • Starting date: as soon as possible 

Applications procedure and process 

All applications must be sent through the online form indicating the following offer code: 20250731_HuPBA 

Application Deadline 

The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted. 

OTM-R principles for selection processes 

The CVC is committed to Open Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) for any potential candidate in all our processes. In 2015 we received the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) award. Through an extensive and continuous process, we improve the conditions and opportunities at CVC. With these actions, the CVC is committed to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers, as well as the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.