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ByteDance

Builds content apps, business software and AI

Video Codec Algorithm Engineer - Multimedia Lab

Software EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master of Science or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of video coding standards such as HEVC/H.265, AV1, or H.266/VVC; reference software such as ECM, x265, or VVEnc; or AI-based codec systems is required.
  • Strong programming, debugging, and optimization skills in C/C++ or another general-purpose programming language are required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop algorithms to maximize compression efficiency.
  • Optimize codec performance through low-level and system-level enhancements.
  • Advance state-of-the-art video coding technologies to deliver superior visual quality.
  • Conduct research and development on AI-powered codecs, including end-to-end image and video compression systems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience developing video applications such as live streaming, video conferencing, or offline transcoding.
  • Hands-on experience with software codec development.
  • Background in international standardization efforts.
  • Familiarity with SIMD/NEON optimization and multi-threaded programming.
  • Strong understanding of business needs and the ability to align technical solutions with product and market goals.

About the Company

ByteDance

Builds content apps, business software and AI

ByteDance builds content and creation apps for consumers, alongside collaboration software and AI services for businesses. Its video platforms connect viewers with creators, while CapCut gives people tools to edit and publish videos. The group also develops Lark for workplace communication and shared documents, and its Seed research teams build language, image, video, and speech models used in consumer apps and sold through BytePlus cloud services. It earns money from advertising, commerce services, paid software subscriptions, and usage of its enterprise technology. ByteDance was founded in 2012 and has its operational headquarters in Beijing, China.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$35.1B
Headquarters
Haidian, China
Founded
2012

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