Research Scientist Graduate (Video Quality Analysis&Coding Strategy) - 2026 Start (PhD)

About the role

Our team designs and optimizes the next-generation end-to-end video system to improve the quality of experience (QoE) for our billions of users. We are looking for strong video algorithm engineers to join our team in 2026.

Responsibilities

• Design video analysis (ROI/SOD, content understanding, temporal grounding etc.) and quality assessment algorithms, and participate in database creation, algorithm design/development/optimization, etc.
• Participate in designing strategy and solution for E2E video quality optimization with a combination of video analysis, processing and encoding algorithms
• Apply designed algorithms for VOD / Live streaming monitoring, data analysis, objective evaluation for algorithms etc.
• Collaborate with X-functional teams to integrate algorithms into production workflows and validate their impact through A/B testing.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: PhD degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. In-depth knowledge of video analysis algorithms or subjective/objective video quality algorithms, and state-of-the-art technologies.
• Preferred Qualifications: Familiar with ML and image processing tools, including sklearn, opencv, ffmpeg, etc; Familiar with deep learning frameworks (Tensorflow/Pytorch); Familiar with Transformer architectures and mainstream multi-modal large models (MLLMs), and hands-on implementation or research experience preferred.
• Knowledge of common video processing algorithms, such as superresolution, defusion model, etc.

Benefits

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).

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156000 - $316800 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.