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Video Codec Architect - Multimedia Lab

4 Months ago • All levels • Research & Development • $187,040 PA - $358,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's Multimedia Lab is seeking a Video Codec Architect to lead the development of industry-leading, highly efficient and scalable video codec hardware solutions (FPGA and ASIC). You will be responsible for designing algorithms, C-models, and hardware architecture for advanced video encoding and processing implemented in dedicated hardware accelerators. You will collaborate with a team of algorithm, architecture, software, firmware, and hardware design and verification experts to deliver high-performing video platforms and services.
Must have:
  • Strong knowledge in video coding standards (AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, AV1, and VVC etc.)
  • Solid experience in development of video/image signal processing algorithms in C/C++
  • Solid experience in architecture design of video encoding and processing hardware accelerators
  • Multiple successful ASIC tape-outs or FPGA field deployments
  • Collaborative mindset, with solid written and verbal communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience in SoC architecture design
  • Experience in FW algorithm and architecture for video codecs
  • Experience in deep learning and neural-network based video processing algorithms and architecture
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
  • 75% premium coverage for dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company match
  • Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO)
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 12 weeks of paid Parental leave
  • 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability
  • Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra
  • 401K company match
  • Gym and cellphone service reimbursements

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, 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 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. Team Introduction Our team is building industry leading, highly efficient and scalable video codec hardware solutions (FPGA and ASIC) from the ground up to better serve our billions of users. We are looking for strong video codec architects to design algorithms, C-model, and hardware architecture for advanced video encoding and processing implemented in dedicated hardware accelerators. The successful candidate will be part of a fast growing team that includes algorithm, architecture, software, firmware, and hardware design and verification experts with a dedication to technical excellence and a passion to build large-scale and high-performing video platforms and services. Responsibilities: - Lead the definition and architecture of the hardware acceleration solutions for video encoding and processing in data centers - Design and develop algorithms and C-models for advanced video encoding and processing for hardware implementation - Design efficient architecture for video encoding and processing accelerators with high-throughput, low-power, and reasonable complexity and cost - Collaborate with the design/verification team and SoC team for smooth and timely delivery of the solutions
Qualifications
Qualifications: - BS degree or above in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent fields - Strong knowledge in video coding standards (AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, AV1, and VVC etc.) - Solid experience in development of video/image signal processing algorithms in C/C++ - Solid experience in architecture design of video encoding and processing hardware accelerators, with multiple successful ASIC tape-outs or FPGA field deployments - Collaborative mindset, with solid written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in SoC architecture design - Experience in FW algorithm and architecture for video codecs - Experience in deep learning and neural-network based video processing algorithms and architecture 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 dataecommerce.accommodations@bytedance.com
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $187040 - $358000 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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