Senior Staff Research Engineer, 3D Gaussian Splat Coding
Company: Ofinno
Location: Reston
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Senior Staff Research Engineer,
3D Gaussian Splatting About Ofinno: Ofinno is a leading research
and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing
in advancing communication and media standards. Our team’s
innovative work has led to significant contributions to
technologies such as 5G cellular, Wi-Fi, and media compression.
Ofinno holds strategic partnerships and licensing agreements with
several of the world’s leading technology companies that use such
technologies. At Ofinno, we foster an environment of collaboration
and excellence, where researchers can focus on delivering
breakthroughs that shape the future of technology. Position
Overview: As a Senior Staff Research Engineer in the Advanced Media
Lab, you will serve as the technical owner for our 3D Gaussian
Splatting (3DGS) coding direction. You will set research direction
with cross-team impact, turning 3DGS coding ideas into reproducible
evidence, standards-ready proposals (as applicable), and patentable
inventions. This role is hands-on and execution-driven, bridging
research and implementation to deliver measurable gains in
compression efficiency, quality, and runtime complexity. Key
Responsibilities: As a Senior Staff Research Engineer in 3D
Gaussian Splatting, you will: Own 3DGS coding technical direction
end-to-end, from research framing to reproducible prototypes and
proposal-ready evidence. Design and evaluate novel coding tools for
3DGS representations (e.g., geometry/attribute representation,
parameter quantization, entropy modeling, structure/cluster coding,
streaming and progressive refinement). Establish rigorous
experimental methodology and benchmarking (rate-distortion, quality
metrics, complexity/latency/memory), including ablations and
reproducibility practices. Collaborate cross-team to remove
blockers, integrate tool interactions, and improve shared
infrastructure (pipelines, scripts, datasets, configurations,
regression tests). Drive external-facing technical output as
needed: author technical proposals, defend results, and align test
conditions/baselines with partners or standards groups. Invent and
develop patentable solutions that improve efficiency and/or
complexity, and support the full IP process - from invention
disclosure through filing. Mentor and multiply team output through
code reviews, technical coaching, and onboarding others to 3DGS
coding methodology and best practices. Qualifications: Minimum:
M.S. (EE/CS or related) with 7 years of relevant research and/or
product experience in compression, 3D/graphics/vision, and/or
learned representations. Prior delegate or active contributor
experience in MPEG, with focus on immersive media and/or 3D
representation coding. Deep understanding of compression
fundamentals and strong expertise in at least one of: 3D
representations, neural rendering, point clouds, or view synthesis
pipelines. Hands-on experience with MPEG V-PCC and/or G-PCC
implementations and/or tool development. Proven ability to act as
an architect/tech stack owner: make sound technical decisions, set
direction, and drive execution through measurable outcomes. Strong
implementation skills: C/C++ for performance-critical prototypes
and pipelines; Python for experimentation is a plus. Strong written
and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent
the company in standards meetings and industry events. Track record
of technical impact through peer-reviewed publications, patents,
and/or standards contributions. Preferred: Ph.D. (EE/CS or related)
with 7 years of relevant research and/or product experience in
compression, 3D/graphics/vision, and/or learned representations.
Hands-on experience in point cloud / volumetric / neural
representation coding workflows and evaluation (datasets, metrics,
streaming constraints). Familiarity with the patent filing process
and collaborating with patent attorneys. What else you should know
Our people are our business. We know you have to see it to believe
it, but here are some of the perks you can count on: 401(K)
matching We help you plan and save for retirement with a 401(K)
matching program that’s available on day one. Free healthcare plans
Ofinno covers full premiums for you are your family on select
healthcare plans, including employer HSA contributions if
applicable. Free Food Our kitchen is always fully stocked,
including lunch, protein bars, fruit, sodas, coffee, and tea.
Unlimited Paid Time Off Our lives are enriched by family time,
vacations, and personal time. We offer unlimited paid time off and
sick leave. On-campus gym Unwind, reduce stress and feel great –
even when you’re at work. Other benefits, too long to list Please
discuss with our great People Ops team about additional benefits
offered. What Now? What are you waiting for? We hope you will click
on the link and forward your credentials to us today. All your
information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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