i2CAT Foundation (Barcelona) is opening a position to advance in the research and innovation field of real-time volumetric video services, involving immersive media formats like volumetric video.

The candidate will join the Media Technologies Research Group (MediaTech) of i2CAT, which is composed of over 18 experienced researchers and engineers in the fields of distributed and interactive multimedia systems and media processing, and is involved in relevant R&I projects with the European and national ecosystems, in close collaboration with key players from academia and industry.

This area is seeking a highly motivated and talented Graphics Engineer with Expertise in Unity to join our development team. The ideal candidate should not only have a strong background in C++, CUDA and Unity. Additionally, having experience in Android development and working on the maintenance of a Unity SDK would be a significant plus. The candidate will be in charge of maintaining and improving the Holoconference Unity SDK called HoloMIT, implementing new features, integrating in-house new Holographic pipelines and optimizations.

Moreover, the candidate will be involved in cutting-edge research, innovation and development tasks. All this R&I&D will shape the future of HoloMIT, collaborating hand-in-hand with experts in the media and networks domains under the umbrella of competitive national and international projects (Horizon Europe, European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking, SNS JU), including the collaboration with highly relevant international partners from academia and industry.

The results from the research and development activities are expected to lead to high-impact scientific publications and technology transfer.

Who we are:

The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation. The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge in order to meet real social and business challenges.

The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.

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What will you enjoy?

• Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We only ask for one day in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.


• This is a full-time vacancy.


• We have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance.


• Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August.


• Fix + variable salary based on objectives.


• You decide wether you preferr to receive your salary in 12 or 14 payments.


• Optional benefits: Configure your salary according to your needs. We offer you the option of restaurant vouchers, public transport vouchers, nursery services, and medical insurance.


• Annual leave of 27 working days.


• We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle


• Free coffee and tea.


• If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.


• You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operative system, Mac, Linux or Windows.


• Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person).


• You can develop your own and personal training programme with our support.


• We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development.

Where will you do it?

At i2CAT we already have an established ‘work-from-home’ policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office one day per week to stay connected with your team and to engage with other colleagues

If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.

Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.

Diversity is key to progress and innovation, and at the i2CAT Foundation, we actively work to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can develop their full potential. We provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.

We seek talented individuals with diverse perspectives to enrich our team. In our selection processes, we are committed to promoting female talent and are particularly interested in the experience of women and other underrepresented groups in the scientific and technological fields. We believe that diversity makes us more innovative and better equipped to tackle complex challenges. If candidates have similar qualifications, priority will be given to those belonging to one of these groups.

We aim to increase the presence of women in our team and encourage you to apply for our opportunities. We know that talent manifests in many different ways, and we are eager to discover new perspectives!

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The ideal candidate must have proven track record of:

• A minimum of 5 years' professional development experience, ideally within teams of at least 5 people


• Proficiency with C++, CUDA and Unity3D


• Profiling skills and oriented to efficient and optimized code. Experience using Unity Profiler.


• Hands-on experience in the graphics sector, better if in immersive technologies (XR, VR, AR)


• Proficient programming skills, grounded in knowledge of industry best practices and techniques.


• Software and architecture design skills


• Experience with agile development and scrum methodology


• Teamwork and interpersonal skills


• Communication skills


• Experience in Android or Standalone platforms is a plus.


• Knowledge of Unreal Engine is a plus

The ideal candidate should be:

• Professional, passionate and proactive


• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high-quality and efficient work


• Capable of providing and receiving constructive feedback


• Adaptable to fast-changing situations


• Capable of quickly understanding existing code

Candidates applying are required to submit the following documents:

• Motivation letter – Mandatory


• CV (blind CVs are accepted) – Mandatory


• Degree certificates – Optional