Student Researcher(Multimedia Streaming) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Responsibilities

Analyze and optimize the performance and efficiency of large-scale commercial streaming systems, including but not limited to on-demand video streaming, live video streaming, and real-time communication.

Design and propose novel algorithms, frameworks, and streaming solutions for emerging media content, including but not limited to 360-degree video, multi-view video, and interactive video with ultra-low latency.

Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy prototypes into commercial systems.

Exploit new research directions that may revolutionize future multimedia systems.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science/electrical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong publication record in top tier academic conferences or journals in the field.
• Project experience of building real multimedia systems (must have) and solving problems with large scale systems (preferred).

About the Role

PhD Internships at ByteDance aim to provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. Internships at ByteDance aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths.

A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $57- $57. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

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.