Full-Time

Video Coding/Transcoding Algorithm Engineer

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ByteDance

ByteDance

10,001+ employees

Operates global content platforms and apps

No salary listed

Junior, Mid

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Electrical Engineering
Signal Processing Engineering
Required Skills
Python
C/C++
Requirements
  • Bachelor in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent, Master/PhD preferred
  • Proficient in one of the following: C, C++, Python
  • Familiar with video codecs such as AVC, HEVC, and their encoder implementations (such as x264, x265 etc.)
  • Knowledge of video quality assessment, video optimization, adaptive streaming preferred
  • Experience with FFMPEG is a plus
  • Experience in content-aware/context-aware encoding preferred
  • Great communication, eager to learn, and always passionate about turning cutting-edge technologies into real life use cases
Responsibilities
  • Design video encoding/transcoding strategies and algorithms to optimize the end-to-end video quality and user QoE, including content-aware/context-aware encoding etc.
  • Design encoding solutions for various applications and scenarios, including VOD/Live/VR streaming, user upload/server transcoding, hardware/software encoding, etc.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of video quality assessment, video optimization, adaptive streaming preferred
  • Experience with FFMPEG is a plus
  • Experience in content-aware/context-aware encoding preferred

ByteDance operates various content platforms that aim to inform, educate, entertain, and inspire users from different backgrounds. Its main products include Toutiao, a news aggregation app, and Douyin, a popular short video sharing platform in China. Internationally, ByteDance is best known for TikTok, which allows users to create and share short videos. Other products include Helo, a social media platform in India, and Lark, an enterprise collaboration tool. The company uses advanced algorithms to personalize user experiences, keeping users engaged with user-generated content. ByteDance primarily earns revenue through advertising, allowing brands to target specific audiences on its platforms. Unlike competitors such as Facebook and Google, ByteDance focuses heavily on short video content and user engagement through its unique platforms. The goal of ByteDance is to connect people globally through diverse content while providing effective advertising solutions for businesses.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$5.6B

Headquarters

Beijing, China

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Investment in data centers enhances infrastructure and user experience in Southeast Asia.
  • Partnership with Qualcomm positions ByteDance in the growing VR market.
  • Expansion of TikTok Shop into new markets diversifies revenue streams.

What critics are saying

  • VR expansion faces competition from established players like Meta, impacting market share.
  • AI advancements may lead to regulatory challenges in regions with strict AI laws.
  • Data center investments in Brazil and Thailand face geopolitical and regulatory risks.

What makes ByteDance unique

  • ByteDance leverages advanced algorithms for personalized user experiences across its platforms.
  • The company has a diverse product portfolio, including TikTok, Douyin, and Lark.
  • ByteDance's global presence spans major cities like Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo.

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