Internship - WSI/IO Inference Optimization

Beschrijving

Want to help invent the future? Barco Labs is the innovation engine of Barco, where new technologies, concepts, and ideas are explored long before they become products.

About the internship

You'll work on cutting-edge digital pathology solutions and help improve the performance of AI applications processing gigapixel medical images.

During this internship, you will investigate how large Whole Slide Images (WSIs) can be processed more efficiently for GPU-based AI inference. You'll analyse existing workflows, identify performance bottlenecks, and explore techniques to accelerate data transfer between storage and GPU memory. Your work may involve profiling, caching strategies, memory optimization, batching, prefetching, and leveraging GPU capabilities to improve end-to-end system performance.

You will collaborate with experienced software and AI engineers while contributing to real-world healthcare applications where performance and scalability are key.

What we're looking for

• Master student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Electronics-ICT, or a related field
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
• Interest in AI systems, performance optimization, and high-performance computing
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software development best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Linux/Docker
• Experience with Git (GitHub) and collaborative software development
• Experience with LLM in development
• Fluent spoken and written communication in English

Experience with GPUs, Linux, Docker, Git, profiling tools, AI frameworks, or performance analysis is a plus.



What we offer


At Barco, you'll gain hands-on experience with modern AI infrastructure, large-scale medical imaging data, and advanced software optimization techniques. You'll work alongside experts in digital pathology, helping to build faster and more scalable AI solutions that support healthcare innovation.



Join us and help push the boundaries of AI performance in digital pathology.


We are committed to conducting our business activities with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility and compliance across all aspects of our operations. This includes adherence to applicable laws, regulations and internal policies related to ethical conduct, quality standards, cyber security, sustainability, data protection & confidentiality and safety.



D&I Statement
At Barco, innovation drives everything we do. We believe that diversity fuels creativity, bringing us closer to our colleagues and customers. Inclusion and equity aren't just values-they're core capabilities that propel us toward our shared goals and mission.


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About Barco


Think of images, and you think of Barco. We're a global tech company creating AV solutions that help professionals succeed when it matters most. Our mission? To visualize and connect the world - from better patient outcomes in healthcare to smarter decision-making and collaboration in enterprise and unforgettable experiences in entertainment.


At Barco, your ideas matter. You'll learn, grow, and make an impact in a workplace that values your perspective and supports a healthy work-life balance.


And the best part? You'll team up with 3,500+ visioneers who thrive on curiosity, fuel creativity, and push boundaries together.


Innovation starts with you! Ready to make it happen?