ByteDance · 2 weeks ago
Research Scientist Graduate (Video Quality Analysis&Coding Strategy) - 2026 Start (PHD)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$137K/yr - $259K/yrByteDance is a global technology company that inspires creativity and enriches life through its innovative products. They are seeking a graduate Research Scientist to design and optimize video analysis and quality assessment algorithms to enhance the user experience in video production and delivery.
ContentData MiningFoundational AIInternetSocial Media
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
Qualification
Required
Final year Ph.D or recent Ph.D graduates in Computer Science, engineering or quantitative field
In-depth knowledge of video analysis algorithms or subjective/objective video quality algorithms, and state-of-the-art technologies
Proficient in one of the following: C, C++, Python
Preferred
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
Familiar with Linux development environments, shell scripting, HDFS etc
Knowledge of common video processing algorithms, such as superresolution, defusion model, etc
Great communication, eager to learn, and always passionate about turning cutting-edge technologies into real life use cases
Benefits
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
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)
Company
ByteDance
ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
Founded in 2012
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8BKey Investors
Capital TodayG42Tiger Global Management
2025-11-20Secondary Market· $300M
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Leadership Team
Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
Recent News
2026-01-12
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