Research Engineer Graduate (Realtime Codec Optimizations-Video Codec) - 2027 Start (PhD)

About the team Our Streaming Codec Team is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research in multimedia, including but not limited to video compression, image processing, and video data processing, and translating these innovations into production-grade live-streaming systems. Our work directly supports large-scale products serving hundreds of millions of users worldwide. We are seeking exceptional PhD-level talent with deep expertise in video compression and processing, a strong record of research excellence, and the ambition to shape the future of realtime video technologies.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Responsibilities: - Design and develop commercial-grade realtime video codec technologies for emerging media formats, including 2D/3D video, multiview video, 360-degree video, and light field video. - Research, design, and optimize encoding and decoding frameworks for realtime live-streaming scenarios, with a focus on performance, scalability, and robustness. - Develop advanced video encoding and processing algorithms for heterogeneous computing platforms. - Research and implement visual quality-oriented video coding and video processing algorithms to improve perceptual quality under practical bitrate and latency constraints. - Prepare and maintain clear encoder/decoder interface documentation and technical specifications. - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and product teams to transfer research prototypes and technologies into production systems. - Track state-of-the-art developments in video coding, processing, and related standardization efforts, and help shape the team’s long-term technical direction.