Senior Research Engineer

About Us

Canon is a global leader in imaging solutions, trusted by millions for innovation and quality. In Australia and New Zealand, we're proud to deliver products and services that help people connect, communicate, and achieve more every day. When you join Canon Australia, you'll experience a supportive culture that values your contribution and empowers you to grow. We are committed to helping you develop your career and turn your goals into reality, while playing an integral role in our success globally.

• Collaborate with leading researchers & technical experts globally & across Canon's global innovation network
• Shape the future of global video compression and machine learning standards through cutting-edge research
• Work location - Macquarie Park, Sydney

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced research engineer to contribute to technologies that influence global standards within video compression and machine learning. Working within Canon Oceania's Research team, you will conduct advanced research, generate innovative ideas, develop intellectual property and represent Canon in international standards setting organisations.

You will explore emerging technologies, perform experimentation and collaborate with technical experts to help shape the next generation of industry standards adopted around the world. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly specialised research initiatives while contributing to outcomes with global reach.

What You'll Do

• Conducting research into video compression, computer vision and machine learning technologies
• Investigating technologies undergoing standardisation within international standards-setting organisations
• Designing and executing experiments to evaluate and improve emerging standards
• Generating innovative concepts and contributing to patent and intellectual property development
• Preparing and presenting technical contributions to international standards bodies and working groups
• Collaborating with global research teams, stakeholders and intellectual property specialists
• Supporting the adoption of new technologies into international standards

What You Bring

As a Senior Research Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing research initiatives that contribute to technology standards targeting global adoption. You will combine deep technical expertise with creativity, analytical thinking and the ability to communicate complex concepts to specialist audiences. Working both independently and collaboratively, you will help drive innovation and research outcomes that have worldwide impact. Key skills and experience include:

• Expertise in video compression standards (HEVC, VVC or similar) and machine learning, particularly computer vision
• Strong Python and C++ programming skills, with experience in Linux-based environments
• Excellent technical communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts to specialist audiences
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality research outcomes
• Experience participating in standards organisations, patent development or intellectual property activities, is highly regarded
• Understanding of hardware and software implementation considerations is advantageous
• A PhD in a relevant discipline, is highly regarded
• Willingness to travel internationally to participate in standards meetings and technical forums

What We Offer

In return, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research that influences technology standards targeting global adoption, while collaborating with leading experts globally. You'll be part of a highly innovative and collaborative team where your ideas can shape future advancements in video compression and machine learning. We invest in professional development, encourage continuous learning, support both career growth and work-life balance. Benefits include but not limited to:

• Free parking and gym facilities at our Macquarie Park office
• Bonus leave including Birthday leave, Canon Day leave and Kyosei Day
• Training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing benefits including discounted health insurance, flu vaccines and confidential counselling
• Canon products at discounted rates
• Novated car lease
• Education assistance for external training that supports your growth

We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce. We trust you will bring your authentic self to work and we will focus on making sure that together, we make a strong contribution to the broader community in which we operate. Where possible, flexible working arrangements are the norm, as we know a better work-life balance can improve your motivation, performance and productivity.

As an equal opportunity employer focused on strengthening our inclusive culture, all applicants will be considered and we welcome applications from people of all ages, cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation and gender identities. All applicants must be eligible to work in the country they are applying to at the time of application.

Looking to join this diverse team? Apply online now.

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