Video Codec & AI Research Scientist

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance’s Multimedia Lab in San Jose is seeking a Research Scientist (Graduate) to advance video and edge computing research, turning ideas into silicon and production systems. You will work on high-performance video codec hardware (FPGA/ASIC) and explore multimodal models to improve coding decisions.

The role emphasizes strong algorithmic expertise, collaboration across teams, and the ability to move from research to production. PhD candidates graduating soon are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS/Engineering or related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of video enhancement/compression algorithms or video quality.
• Proficient in C, C++, Python.
• Familiar with ML and image processing tools including OpenCV and FFmpeg.
• Familiar with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Familiar with Linux development environments and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design strategy for End-to-End video quality optimization using analysis, processing and encoding algorithms.
• Apply algorithms for VOD/Live streaming monitoring and evaluation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate algorithms into production workflows and validate impact via A/B testing.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Linux

HDFS

OpenCV

FFmpeg

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

ByteDance’s Multimedia Lab in San Jose is seeking a Research Scientist (Graduate) to advance video and edge computing research, turning ideas into silicon and production systems. You will work on high-performance video codec hardware (FPGA/ASIC) and explore multimodal models to improve coding decisions.

The role emphasizes strong algorithmic expertise, collaboration across teams, and the ability to move from research to production. PhD candidates graduating soon are encouraged to apply.