ByteDance is hiring: Research Scientist - Multimedia Lab in San Diego

Responsibilities

Our Multimedia Lab aims to explore and lead cutting‑edge technologies in the multimedia field, deeply participate in international multimedia standardization work, provide software and hardware solutions for multimedia content generation, analysis/processing, innovative interaction, etc., and empower our business in many aspects, such as cost, experience, and capabilities.

• Design, develop, implement, and optimize creative algorithms for image/video (including but not limited to 2D video, multiview video, 360‑degree video, point cloud, light field, etc.) compression


• Design, develop and implement novel algorithms for file formats, system, transport protocols


• Research and develop image/video processing and objective matrix for subjective quality evaluations


• Actively participate in the related work of standardization forums: MPEG, DASH, 3GPP, JVET, AVS


• Follow up on the state‑of‑the‑art developed algorithms in standardization work and conference/journal papers


• Draft standard contributions, patent applications and academic papers

Minimum Qualifications

• Master or Ph.D. degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related disciplines


• Strong computer‑science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem‑solving skills


• Have published papers in academic conferences or journals in the subject


• Rich experience and interest in multimedia standards (e.g., image/video compression, file format, system, transport)


• Familiar with C/C++


• Have 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

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

Compensation: The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $202,160 - $368,220 annually. Compensation may vary based 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: Employees have 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.

Legal: 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. Criminal history may be considered in the following job duties: (1) interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; (2) appropriately handling and managing confidential information, including proprietary and trade‑secret information and access to information technology systems; and (3) exercising sound judgment.