Video Algorithm Engineer - Multimedia Lab San Jose Regular

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance in San Jose is seeking strong video algorithm engineers to design and optimize the next-generation end-to-end video system for production, processing, delivery, and consumption. You will work on adaptive encoding, video understanding, processing, and quality metrics for QoE across Live and VOD services.

Ideal candidates have a CS/EE background, strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, and experience in video coding, streaming, and quality assessment.

Qualifications

• BS degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent fields.
• Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in C/C++, Python, etc.
• Strong knowledge in video understanding/processing/coding/streaming/quality assessment.
• 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, 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 Live and VOD services.

Skills

CS fundamentals

Programming in C/C++

Python

Video processing

Video coding

Video streaming

Communication

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

FFmpeg

x264

x265

Job description

Join us as we work together to inspire creativity and enrich life around the globe.

Location:

San Jose

Team:

Technology

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

RWHQ1

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Responsibilities

Team IntroductionOur team designs and optimizes the next-generation end-to-end video system (for video production, processing, delivery, and consumption) to improve the quality of experience (QoE) for our billions of users. We are looking for strong video algorithm engineers from all areas of video understanding, video processing, video coding, video streaming, and video quality assessment, etc., who have a dedication to technical excellence and a passion to build large-scale and high-performing video platforms and services.

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with video coding standards (AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, AV1, and VVC, etc.)
• Experience in open-source multimedia projects (x264, x265, and FFMPEG, etc.)
• Experience in video-related applications, such as short video streaming, video transcoding, live streaming, etc.
• Experience in deep learning and neural-network-based video coding/processing/streaming algorithms
• Experience in algorithm optimization on CPU, GPU, and mobile platform, etc.

Job Information

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request