Computing Internship - XtreamCompute

This position is offered through the ANU Computing Internship (COMP3280/ COMP8830)

Company

Xtreamcompute is building next-generation Internet communication protocols to enable real-time rendering for cloud gaming, VR/AR and the Metaverse. The products are critical to provide the low latency and high reliability needed. Xtreamcompute has a highly capable technical team combined with startup entrepreneur management that have been previously successful.

There is one internship project on offer from XtreamCompute.

Project: Machine Learning techniques for Congestion Control

One of the significant problems with Internet communications is minimising network congestion. This impacts the applications user experience and can be critical for overall user engagement. There are a number of traditional techniques, however, we want to study the use of Machine Learning to overcome congestion. Compared with traditional congestion control algorithms which are typically rule-based, capabilities to learn from historical experience are highly desirable. From the literature, it is observed that reinforcement learning is a crucial trend among learning-based congestion control algorithms. This work is to develop a number of techniques and compare their performance through AB testing. If we can determine a high performing technique we will consider the implementation of the technique into a real-time system.

Required technical skills

Strong software development skills, ability to use repos and work in a team


Required/preferred professional and other skills

Experience in project software development, good communication and time management skills.

Delivery Mode

Project can be undertaken in-person or remote

Student location

Happy to host a student in any location

Project’s Special Requirements/ Conditions

None

Type of internship

Unpaid internship

 

How to apply

Applications are invited from eligible students to apply for the Computing Internship courses COMP3280 or COMP8830. Eligibility details of COMP3280/ COMP8830 and further information about the Computing Internship can be found on the Computing Internship page

  1. Eligible students can apply through the Computing Internship application form which will be available via the Computing Internship page between 29 March and 5 April. You can nominate multiple preferred Internship projects and host organisations through the one online application form. 
  2. Eligibility and Room Available in degree to undertake COMP3280/COMP8830 will be assessed at the time of application.  If you do not meet the eligibility criteria or do not have room in your degree to fit COMP3280/COMP8830, your application will not be progressed.
  3. Your application will require you to upload the following documents:
  • an updated copy of your Resume, and
  • an Expression of Interest (limit 350 words) for each organisation you wish to apply to (for organisations with multiple projects only submit one Expression of Interest but state clearly which project/s you wish to be considered for).

 

Applications open on Tuesday 29 March 2022 and will close on Tuesday 5 April 2022.

 

 

Application closing date

5 April 2022
Applications open for this opportunity: 
29 Mar 2022
Study level: 
Postgraduate
Undergraduate
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