Research Scientist Graduate (Multimedia Standards) - Global Frontier Tech Recruitment Program -[...]

ByteDance; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 232,560 - 558,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

ByteDance in San Diego is seeking graduates for a research-focused role in smart video coding and representation. You will design and optimize algorithms for image/video compression, contribute to standardization efforts, and publish papers in top venues.

Qualifications emphasize strong computer science fundamentals, publications, and familiarity with multimedia standards. Collaboration and potential patent activity are key aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and optimize creative algorithms for image/video compression.
• Design, develop and implement novel algorithms for file formats, system, transport protocols.
• Research and develop image/video processing and objective matrix for subjective quality evaluations.
• Actively participate in standardization forums: MPEG, DASH, 3GPP, JVET, AVS.
• Follow up on state-of-the-art algorithms in standardization work and conference/journal papers.
• Draft standard contributions, patent applications and academic papers.

Job description

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2027. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at our Company.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2027. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

• Design, develop, implement, and optimize creative algorithms for image/video (including but not limited to 2D video, multiview video, 360-degree video, point cloud, light field, etc.) compression
• Design, develop and implement novel algorithms for file formats, system, transport protocols
• Research and develop image/video processing and objective matrix for subjective quality evaluations
• Actively participate in standardization forums: MPEG, DASH, 3GPP, JVET, AVS
• Follow up on state‑of‑the‑art algorithms in standardization work and conference/journal papers
• Draft standard contributions, patent applications and academic papers

Challenges for Smart Video Coding and Representation

• Achieving much higher compression efficiency than current encoders
• Keeping complexity and power use within acceptable limits
• Ensuring encoding and decoding work smoothly across different platforms
• Efficiently compressing new types of smart data like tokens
• Effectively representing semantic information

Research Value of Smart Video Coding and Representation

• Traditional video coding is reaching its limit. Smart video coding can go beyond these limits and achieve much better video compression.
• New types of smart data, like tokens, will use more bandwidth in future applications. Compressing these data will greatly improve how videos are transmitted and stored.
• If smart video coding and representation become a standard, they will quickly gain market share and have big potential for valuable patents.
• Efficient smart video coding and representation can save a lot of bandwidth and storage, directly creating financial gains.

Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or recently completed a PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem‑solving skills
• Have published papers in academic conferences or journals in the subject
• Rich experience and interest in multimedia standards (e.g., for image/video compression, file format, system, transport)
• Familiar with C/C++
• Have good team spirit and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of the state‑of‑the‑art compression/transmission algorithms
• Experiences on JVET reference software or AVS reference software
• Experience in the development of video coding standards
• Experience in patents applications
• Familiar with Neural Network‑based image/video coding and processing
• Familiar with Python, PyTorch

Compensation

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $232,560 - $558,600 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.

Benefits

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.