Video Algorithm Engineer — High-Perf Encoding & Streaming

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a strong Video Algorithm Engineer to design and optimize end-to-end video systems for billions of users. You will work on adaptive encoding, video understanding, processing, and quality metrics, contributing to Live and VOD streaming at scale.

The role requires a BS degree in CS/EE and strong CS fundamentals, with expertise in C/C++, Python, and related video technologies. Collaboration and communication are essential as we push performance across CPU, GPU, and mobile

Qualifications

• BS degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent fields.
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general-purpose programming languages including but not limited to: C/C++, Python, etc.
• Strong knowledge and solid experience in one of the following areas: video understanding, video processing (denoise, super-resolution, HDR etc.), video coding, video streaming (DASH, ABR, QoE etc.), video quality assessment, and subjective visual quality optimization etc.
• Collaborative mindset, with solid written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement adaptive video encoding algorithms at both internal and external codec levels
• Design and implement video understanding, and video processing and enhancement algorithms
• Design and validate image/video quality metrics, no-reference, and full-reference metrics
• Design and implement efficient video delivery and streaming algorithms for both Live and VOD services

Skills

C/C++

Python

Algorithms & data structures

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in CS/EE

Tools

x264

x265

FFMPEG

AV1/HEVC encoders

Job description

ByteDance is seeking a strong Video Algorithm Engineer to design and optimize end-to-end video systems for billions of users. You will work on adaptive encoding, video understanding, processing, and quality metrics, contributing to Live and VOD streaming at scale.

The role requires a BS degree in CS/EE and strong CS fundamentals, with expertise in C/C++, Python, and related video technologies. Collaboration and communication are essential as we push performance across CPU, GPU, and mobile