Senior Research Engineer, 3D vision

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years • 3D Art • $194,000 PA - $410,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Pico, a ByteDance company, seeks a Senior Research Engineer in 3D vision to conduct cutting-edge R&D, focusing on 3D digital content creation of human faces and bodies. The role involves transferring advanced technologies to Pico products and exploring new AI-driven products. Responsibilities include 3D face modeling, animation, human body representation (e.g., NeRF, 3D GS, Codec Avatar), and human/face generative models. Proficiency in C/C++ and Python is required, with a preference for candidates with publications in top-tier venues (CVPR, ICCV, SIGGRAPH). The team is dedicated to developing AI technology for 3D data assets and digital content consumption.
Must have:
  • MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience in 3D face modeling, animation
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
  • Experience with human/face generative models
Good to have:
  • Experience optimizing complex systems
  • Self-driven and independent work ability
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Perks:
  • 100% employee medical insurance coverage
  • 75% dependent medical insurance coverage
  • HSA with company match
  • Dental, vision, disability, life insurance
  • FSA options
  • 17 days PTO + 10 paid holidays + 10 sick days
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • 8 weeks paid supplemental disability
  • Mental health benefits
  • 401k company match
  • Gym and cellphone reimbursements

Job Details

Responsibilities
Founded in April 2015, Pico is a leading VR company with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, focusing on VR all-in-one technology. Pico is committed to offering immersive and interactive VR experiences to our customers, including providing tailor-made solutions for our enterprise clients in the fields of education and healthcare. Why Join Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. About Team The team at Pico is dedicated to developing AI technology in fields like 3D data assets and digital content consumption. We concentrate on acquiring, processing, and AI generation of different 3D digital content. Our team values teamwork, innovative ideas, and ongoing learning. We invite you to join us and make a positive impact on the company's growth. Responsibilities: • Conduct cutting-edge research and development in 3D vision, especially the 3D digital content creation of human face and body • Transfer advanced technologies to PICO products • Explore new products with artificial intelligence technology at its core
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: • MS/Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or related technical field • Research and practical experience in one or more areas of computer vision, including but not limited to (preferring candidates with publications in top-tier venues such as CVPR, ICCV, SIGGRAPH): - 3d face modeling, editing and animation - Explicit and implicit representations of human body and face, e.g. Nerf, 3d GS, Codec Avatar - Human/Face generative models • Proficiency in algorithm design and implementation, with strong coding abilities in C/C++ and Python, is required for this role Preferred Qualifications: • Experienced in implementing and optimizing complex and performance-critical systems. • Self-drive and ability to work independently. • Good communication skills and collaborate well with team members. ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. --- ByteDance Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $194000 - $410000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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