Job Description

Future. Discover. Together.
Excellent research and innovation are at the centre of the work of the HHI - Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications. We are a world leader in researching mobile and optical communication networks and systems, as well as machine learning, computer vision and compressing digital videos. As part of our project with the start-up TwinCloud, we are looking for a Student Assistant in Python / 3D Gaussian Splatting. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!

Be part of change

• Further development of our 3D gaussian splatting/processing pipeline (processing, adaptation, optimization)

• Tuning of parameters and evaluation of quality/performance (benchmarks, metrics, reproducibility)

• Development and testing of new approaches (e.g., pre-/post-processing, stability, speed-ups)

• On-site software and hardware testing (checking setups, validating the data pipeline, reproducing errors)

What you contribute

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's/Master's program in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Robotics/CG, or a related field
• Excellent Python skills; experience with NumPy/PyTorch or similar is a plus
• Interest in Computer Vision (point clouds, rendering, reconstruction – prior knowledge is a plus)
• Practical mindset: strong in debugging, thorough documentation, experimentation, and clear communication of results
• Good communication skills in English
• Experience with AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT) is a plus

What we offer

• Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting
• Attractive salary
• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in central location
• Open and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities to work from home

The position is initially limited to 1 year. An extension is explictly desired.

The monthly working time is 80 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 83569 Application Deadline: 04/15/2026