Research Scientist Graduate (Video Codec Algorithm) - 2026 Start (PhD)

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of products including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, Pico, Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance makes it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Our AVG Team’s mission is to promote cutting-edge research in multimedia (including image/video data processing, compression, and transmission) and transfer technologies into our products to serve hundreds of millions of users.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and optimize creative algorithms for image/video (including 2D video, Multiview video, 360-degree video, point cloud, light field, etc.) compression.
• Design, develop, and implement novel algorithms for file formats, systems, and transport protocols.
• Research and develop image/video processing and objective metrics for subjective quality evaluations.
• Actively participate in standardization forums: MPEG, DASH, 3GPP, JVET, AVS.
• Follow state-of-the-art algorithms in standardization work, conference/journal papers.
• Draft standard contributions, patent applications, and academic papers.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Completing or recently completed a PhD degree in computer science, engineering, quantitative field, or a related discipline.
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving skills.
• Published papers in top academic conferences or journals in the subject.
• Rich experience and interest in multimedia standards (e.g., for image/video compression, file format, system, transport).
• Familiar with C/C++.
• Good team spirit and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of state-of-the-art compression/transmission algorithms.
• Experience with JVET reference software or AVS reference software.
• Experience in the development of video coding standards.
• Experience in patent applications.
• Familiar with Neural Network-based image/video coding and processing.
• Familiar with Python, PyTorch.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $153,900 - $300,960 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is part of a total package that may include discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.

Benefits

• Day-one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 10 paid sick days per year.
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).