Research Scientist Intern; Video Quality Analysis & Coding Strategy PhD) PhD Intern - San Jose

Join us as we work together to inspire creativity and enrich life around the globe.

San Jose

Technology

Intern

A28638

Our team designs and optimizes the next-generation end-to-end video system (for video production, processing, delivery, and consumption) to improve the quality of experience (QoE) for our billions of users. We are looking for strong video algorithm engineers from all areas of video understanding, video processing, video coding, video streaming, and video quality assessment, etc., who have a dedication to technical excellence and a passion to build large-scale and high-performing video platforms and services.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. PhD internships at Our Company provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, as well to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies.

• Research and develop algorithms for end-to-end video quality optimization, combining video analysis, processing, and encoding techniques.
• Explore and prototype solutions for video-on-demand (VOD) and live streaming scenarios, including monitoring, data analysis, and objective quality evaluation.
• Support the design and validation of video algorithms through experiments, benchmarking, and data-driven analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research 成果 into production workflows and evaluate impact through online or offline testing.
• Contribute to advancing state-of-the-art technologies in video quality optimization and large-scale video systems.

• Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Solid knowledge in one or more of the following areas: video enhancement, video compression, subjective/objective video quality assessment, video streaming, or related video algorithms.
• Strong programming skills in at least one of the following: C, C++, or Python.
• Ability to conduct independent research and translate ideas into practical algorithmic solutions.

• Familiarity with machine learning and image/video processing tools such as scikit-learn, OpenCV, FFmpeg, etc.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensor Flow.
• Exposure to multimodal large models (MLLMs) and AI agent technologies, with hands-on implementation or research experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Linux development environments, shell scripting, distributed systems, or large-scale data processing tools such as HDFS.
• Strong communication skills, eagerness to learn, and enthusiasm for applying cutting-edge technologies to real-world use cases.

Founded in 2012, Byte Dance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including Tik Tok, Lemon8, Cap Cut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Byte Dance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As Byte Dancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves,…