Video Codec Algorithm Modeling Engineer - Multimedia Lab - Video and Edge, Multimedia Lab

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 218,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ByteDance's Multimedia Lab seeks a deep expert to take ideas from research through silicon into production systems for high efficiency video codec hardware (FPGA/ASIC). You will design algorithms and C-models for advanced video encoding, collaborating with architecture, software, firmware, and hardware teams to optimize cost and quality across products.

The role emphasizes building scalable video platforms for billions of users, with emphasis on research-to-production impact and

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge in video coding standards (AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, VVC/H266, AV1/AV2).
• Experience developing video/image signal processing algorithms in C/C++.
• Collaborative mindset with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop algorithms and C/C++ models for video encoding and processing for hardware.
• Support use of C/C++ models for architectural modeling and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with HW architecture and design teams for co-design.

Skills

Video coding standards

C/C++ video processing

Communication skills

Education

BS degree or above in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent fields

Tools

HLS

SystemC modeling

Job description

Responsibilities

The Multimedia Lab builds highly efficient, scalable video codec hardware solutions (FPGA and ASIC) from the ground up, serving billions of users. We bring together algorithm, architecture, software, firmware, and hardware design and verification expertise, designing high-performance video silicon IP across ASIC and SoC digital design, verification, and next-generation video codec hardware. Alongside the silicon work, we advance research in video understanding, perceptual quality assessment, image and video enhancement, and intelligent coding, including using multimodal models to improve coding decisions.

Quality, efficiency, and speed rarely improve together. Sharper images and better perceived quality usually cost bitrate, compute, or latency, and a technique that works in research does not always survive production at global scale.

You will take ideas from research through to silicon and production systems, where research decisions show up in the cost and quality of video across ByteDance's products.

Our team is building industry leading, highly efficient and scalable video codec hardware solutions (FPGA and ASIC) from the ground up to better serve our billions of users. We are looking for strong video codec algorithm modeling engineers to design algorithms and C-model for advanced video encoding and processing implemented in dedicated hardware accelerators. The successful candidate will be part of a fast growing team that includes algorithm, architecture, software, firmware, and hardware design and verification experts with a dedication to technical excellence and a passion to build large-scale and high-performing video platforms and services.

• Design and develop algorithms and C/C++ models for advanced video encoding and processing for hardware implementation


• Support use of C/C++ models for architectural modeling and algorithm benchmarking


• Collaborate with the HW architecture and design team for optimal algorithm and architecture co-design

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• BS degree or above in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent fields


• Strong knowledge in video coding standards (AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, VVC/H266, and AV1/AV2 etc.)


• Solid experience in the development of video/image signal processing algorithms in C/C++


• Collaborative mindset, with solid written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Experience in architecture design of video encoding and processing hardware accelerators


• Experience in FW algorithm and architecture for video codecs


• Experience in deep learning and neural-network based video processing algorithms and architecture


• Experience with HLS and/or SystemC modeling

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

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $218400 - $480000 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 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.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

1. 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:


2. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;


3. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and


4. Exercising sound judgment.