ByteDance · 1 day ago
Visual Perception Algorithm Engineer Graduate (Human Body Perception Direction) - 2026 Start (PHD)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$137K/yr - $259K/yrByteDance is a technology brand committed to independent innovation and R&D capabilities. They are seeking a graduate to be responsible for the R&D of real-time 2D/3D human body perception algorithms in XR scenarios and to explore multi-modal models for human body perception technologies.
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Responsibilities
Be responsible for the R&D of real-time 2D/3D human body perception algorithms in XR scenarios, covering but not limited to tasks such as 3D human pose estimation, semantic segmentation, and human body reconstruction from the ego-exo centric perspective, and completing the delivery of relevant algorithms
Be responsible for the R&D of human body perception multi-modal models, including tasks such as data solutions and large-model optimization solutions, explore the key points of cutting-edge technologies in the industry, and promote the application of relevant ego-centric human perception technologies in XR scenarios
Qualification
Required
Final year Ph.D or recent Ph.D graduates in Computer Science, engineering or quantitative field
Be proficient in C/C++ or Python, and have excellent algorithm and programming skills
Be proficient in the basic principles of deep learning and frameworks such as PyTorch, and have experience in training and optimizing 2D/3D vision models, such as detection, segmentation, key-point, and tracking models
Have excellent scientific research capabilities and have published relevant papers in top-tier computer vision conferences or journals
Have strong self-motivation for knowledge, and keep up with and learn the latest technologies in the industry
Preferred
Have practical project experience related to 3D digital humans
Be familiar with common multi-modal large model training and optimization strategies and have practical experience in relevant fields
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
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
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$9.8BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
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