Research Scientist Graduate (3D/4D Reconstruction/Generation/Relighting) - 2026 Start (PhD)

About the role

PICO is a technology brand dedicated to becoming a leading XR platform. We pioneer the expansion of virtual reality into various fields, offering diverse VR solutions for global enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop 3D and 4D scene reconstruction/generation algorithms (including dynamic scenes and human subjects)
• Develop efficient and scalable 3D/4D reconstruction/generation/relighting pipelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote hardware-software co-innovation
• Stay updated with the latest research in 3D vision and computer graphics
• Contribute to research papers and patents

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Excellent programming skills in C++ or Python
• Strong foundation in 3D Computer Vision and/or Computer Graphics, including Multi-view reconstruction, 3D/4D representations, and familiarity with ray tracing and rasterization-based rendering algorithms
• Experience or deep understanding of NeRF or 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS), including familiarity with 3DGS variants, dynamic Gaussian, 4DGS reconstruction, volumetric video, and feed-forward 3D/4D generation algorithms
• Knowledge in rendering, including digital asset creation and analysis, image-based rendering and lighting, and lighting estimation
• Experience or knowledge of inverse rendering and lighting estimation, including learning- and optimization-based models like Differentiable Path Tracing and Physically-based Inverse Rendering
• Familiarity with computational imaging pipelines, including sensor fusion, exposure bracketing, tone mapping, and color management for mobile camera systems
• Publications in accredited conferences or journals (CVPR, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or deep understanding of NeRF or 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS), including familiarity with 3DGS variants such as Mip-Splatting and 3DGS-MCMC
• Understanding of dynamic Gaussian, 4DGS reconstruction, volumetric video, and feed-forward 3D/4D generation algorithms
• Research or project experience in high-fidelity, efficient training, or compact 3D/4D representation
• Knowledge of inverse rendering and lighting estimation, including learning- and optimization-based models like Differentiable Path Tracing and Physically-based Inverse Rendering
• Familiarity with computational imaging pipelines, including sensor fusion, exposure bracketing, tone mapping, and color management for mobile camera systems
• Publications in accredited conferences or journals (CVPR, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, etc.)
• Winners or high performers in programming or algorithmic competitions such as ACM-ICPC, NOI/IOI, or TopCoder

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156,000 - $316,800 annually. Compensation may vary 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: 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: Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and Exercising sound judgment.

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

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