Video Analysis and Quality Algorithm Intern 2023 Summer/Fall (PHD)

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join Us At ByteDance, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for millions of users across all of our products. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at ByteDance. Team Introduction 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. This Internship Program is for 12 weeks duration, with the Summer Internships beginning in May/June 2023, and the Fall Internships beginning in August/September 2023. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following internship cycles below: Summer Internship Cycle: 1. May 22, 2023 to August 11, 2023 2. May 30, 2023 to August 18, 2023 3. June 12, 2023 to September 1, 2023 Fall Internship Cycle: 1. August 14, 2023 to November 3, 2023 2. September 5, 2023 to November 24, 2023 We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is firm and includes all Bytedance jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities: --Design video analysis (ROI, SOD, content classification, artifact detection, etc.) and quality assessment algorithms; --Participate in database creation, algorithm design/optimization/development, etc; --Participate in designing strategy and solutions for E2E video quality optimization with a combination of video analysis, processing and encoding algorithms; --Apply designed algorithms for VOD / Live streaming monitoring, data analysis, objective evaluation for algorithms etc.

--PHD student in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent --In-depth knowledge of video analysis algorithms or subjective/objective video quality algorithms, and state-of-the-art technologies; --Proficient in one of the following: C, C++, Python; --Familiar with deep learning frameworks (Tensorflow, Pytorch, Caffe), ML and image processing tools, including sklearn, opencv, ffmpeg, etc; --Knowledge of common video processing algorithms, such as supperresolution, denoising, tone-mapping, etc; --Great communication, eager to learn, and always passionate about turning cutting-edge technologies into real life use cases. --Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. 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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us at Accommodations-AMS@bytedance.com. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://jobs.bytedance.com/en/legal/privacy.