Senior Research Engineer, 3D vision

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 387,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

ByteDance's PICO team is seeking an advanced researcher to push 3D vision research for human face/body content creation. You will translate methods into PICO products and explore AI-centered product opportunities, collaborating with a team that values innovation and learning.

The role requires MS/PhD in CS with strong background in computer vision, robust coding in C/C++ and Python, and a track record of relevant publications. Base salary reflects California market and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field.
• Research in computer vision; CVPR/ICCV/SIGGRAPH publications preferred.
• Strong coding skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with 3D content and AI generation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge R&D in 3D vision for 3D digital content creation.
• Translate advanced technologies into PICO products.
• Explore new AI-powered product ideas at the core of the business.

Skills

C/C++

Python

3D vision

3D face modeling

NeRF/Codec Avatar

Research publications

Education

MS/PhD in CS

Job description

About the Team

The team at PICO is dedicated to developing AI technology in fields like 3D data assets and digital content consumption. We concentrate on acquiring, processing, and AI generation of different 3D digital content. Our team values teamwork, innovative ideas, and ongoing learning. We invite you to join us and make a positive impact on the company's growth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting‑edge research and development in 3D vision, especially the 3D digital content creation of human face and body
• Transfer advanced technologies to PICO products
• Explore new products with artificial intelligence technology at its core

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS/Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Research and practical experience in one or more areas of computer vision, including but not limited to (preferring candidates with publications in accredited venues such as CVPR, ICCV, SIGGRAPH):
• 3D face modeling, editing and animation
• Explicit and implicit representations of human body and face, e.g. Nerf, 3D GS, Codec Avatar
• Human/Face generative models
• Proficiency in algorithm design and implementation, with strong coding abilities in C/C++ and Python, is required for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced in implementing and optimizing complex and performance‑critical systems
• Self‑drive and ability to work independently
• Good communication skills and collaborate well with team members

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156,000 - $387,600 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

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.

Legal & Fair Chance

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: 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:

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