NEC Europe Ltd. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, a world leader in the Computer and Communications market with a large base of R&D Laboratories in Japan , China , USA and Europe.

The NEC Laboratories Europe in Heidelberg have an immediate opening for a

in networked multimedia, IPTV, and social media services. Work focuses on research and software development for NEC internal R&D projects as well as for European Union collaborative R&D projects with industrial and academic partners. It is expected that you focus on the conception, design and development of rich-media services in telecommunication, broadcaster and home environments. English is the working language in the Laboratories.

Skills are required in the following fields:
A good understanding of networked media systems from device to protocols to user interface aspects, from current system concepts to future development and research
Proficiency  in C/C++/Java, network programming Web-Scripting languages and Widgets
Good understanding and practical experiences with SIP protocol and media streaming
Know-how in Web2.0-based media services
Proficiency with Linux as the main development platform
Experience with OO-software design, development and testing.

Target platforms for software development will be PCs, smart phones, tablet PCs, and home gateways. We expect a Master of Science Degree in computer science or electrical engineering.
The project team is based in Heidelberg (Germany). Initially, the position is limited to March 2012. Interested Applicants shall submit their application electronically until July 23rd, 2010 to the email address below:

Dr. Guy Lonsdale
Software & Services Research Division
General Manager

NEC Europe Ltd.
NEC Laboratories Europe
Kurfürsten-Anlage 36
D-69115 Heidelberg
Germany
Tel.:+49 6221 / 43 42-0
Fax:+49 6221 / 43 42-155
Email: guy.lonsdale@neclab.eu