Jobs at ByteDance

Design, develop, and optimize algorithms for image and video compression (2D, multiview, 360-degree, point cloud, light field) across multiple formats and codecs. Research novel approaches to file formats, transport protocols, and quality evaluation metrics.…See more Participate in standardization bodies (MPEG, JVET, AVS, 3GPP) and publish findings in top-tier venues. Requires a PhD in computer science or related discipline, strong fundamentals in algorithms and data structures, published research record, and hands-on experience with video coding standards.

Research Scientist Graduate role focused on image/video coding and processing standards. The position requires a PhD and expects familiarity with Python and PyTorch for multimedia research and development.…See more This is an entry-level research position within ByteDance's Global Frontier Tech Recruitment Program, targeting recent PhD graduates in related fields.

Research Scientist Graduate role focused on designing and developing novel video codec algorithms for image and video compression across multiple formats (2D, multiview, 360-degree, point cloud, light field). Responsibilities include algorithm optimization, file format and transport protocol development, quality evaluation metrics, participation in standardization forums (MPEG, DASH, 3GPP, JVET, AVS), and publication of research papers and patent applications.…See more Requires a PhD in computer science or related field, strong fundamentals in algorithms and data structures, published research in top venues, and hands-on experience with C/C++ and multimedia compression standards.

ByteDance seeks a Research Scientist Graduate with a PhD to work on multimedia standards, specifically image/video coding and processing. The role requires proficiency in Python and PyTorch for research and development.…See more This is an entry-level research position within ByteDance's Global Frontier Tech Recruitment Program, starting in 2027.

Join ByteDance's multimedia research lab as a Research Scientist to analyze, model, and optimize large-scale streaming systems serving billions of users. You will design novel algorithms and architectures for next-generation immersive media formats (360-degree video, volumetric video, light field), develop QoE evaluation metrics and methodologies, and conduct research at the intersection of multimedia, distributed systems, and networking.…See more Success requires a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline; strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, systems, and networking; and a proven publication track record in multimedia, networking, or systems research.

Design and optimize video analysis and quality assessment algorithms for next-generation video codec hardware accelerators (FPGA/ASIC). Implement C-models and firmware for advanced video encoding, collaborating across algorithm, architecture, software, and hardware teams.…See more Apply machine learning techniques including deep learning frameworks and transformer architectures for ROI detection, content understanding, and feature extraction. Integrate algorithms into production VOD/live streaming workflows and validate impact through A/B testing and objective quality metrics (VMAF, PSNR, SSIM).

Design and optimize video analysis, quality assessment, and encoding algorithms for hardware-accelerated video codec solutions (FPGA/ASIC). Develop C-models and firmware for real-time video processing, implementing algorithms for ROI detection, content understanding, frame-level rate control, and objective quality metrics.…See more Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to integrate algorithms into production VOD and live-streaming workflows, validate performance through A/B testing, and optimize end-to-end video quality. The role requires strong programming skills in C/C++ or Python, knowledge of video quality standards (VMAF, PSNR, SSIM), and ideally experience with deep learning frameworks, video codecs, or embedded real-time systems.