Video Codec Algorithm Intern (Multimedia Streaming)

1 Month ago • Upto 1 Years • Video Editing

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance seeks a Video Codec Algorithm Intern (PhD) for its 2025 summer program. The intern will optimize image and video codecs for various formats (2D/3D, multiview, 360-degree), design encoding optimization algorithms for live streaming, and research visual quality-oriented video coding and processing algorithms. The internship provides hands-on experience in a real-world setting, contributing to ByteDance's multimedia streaming products used by hundreds of millions of users. The 12-week program starts in May/June 2025, with several start dates available. The role requires a strong understanding of video compression algorithms and excellent programming skills in C/C++.
Must have:
  • PhD student in relevant field
  • Strong understanding of video compression algorithms
  • Excellent programming skills (C/C++)
  • Codec optimization for 2D/3D video
Good to have:
  • Neural network-based image/video coding
  • Live streaming application development
  • Experience with video codec development
  • Familiarity with video compression standards (e.g., H.264, H.265, AV1)
  • SIMD/NEON and multi-threading design experience
  • Multimedia standards experience
Perks:
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick time

Job Details

Responsibilities
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok 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 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. Our team’s mission is to promote cutting-edge research in video compression and processing, and to transfer technologies into our products for better serving our hundreds of millions of users. We are looking for exceptional individuals from the area of video compression/processing, who have a track record of research excellence, a passion to shape the future of video processing, and the potential to become an outstanding leader in the field. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at ByteDance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance. Internships at ByteDance aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship cycles below: Monday, May 12 Monday, May 19 Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26) Monday, June 9 Monday, June 23 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 applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities: - Optimize image and video codecs for 2D/3D video, Multiview video, 360-degree video, et al. - Design and develop encoding optimization algorithms for livestreaming usecases - Research and develop visual quality-oriented video coding and processing algorithms
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Ph.D. student in computer science/electrical engineering/mathematics/statistics and related disciplines - Good understanding of state-of-art video compression algorithms - Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general-purpose programming languages including but not limited to: C/C++ Preferred Qualifications: - Familiar with Neural Network-based image/video coding and processing - Experience in development of image/video related applications, such as live streaming, video conference, offline transcoding - Experience in software video codec development - Experience in international standardization work - Familiar with one of the video compression standards, e.g., AVS/H.264/H.265/VVC/AV1 and its reference software - Familiar with SIMD/NEON, and multi-threading design - Rich experience in multimedia standards (e.g., for image/video compression, file format, system, transport) - Publications in top academic conferences or journals in the subject 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 bring joy. 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 (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $57- $57.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).

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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