Research Scientist Graduate (Video Codec Algorithm) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Our AVG Team's mission is to promote cutting-edge research in multimedia (including, but not limited to image/video data processing, compression, and transmission), and to transfer technologies into our products for better serving our hundreds of millions of users. We are looking for exceptional individuals from all areas of multimedia processing/compression/transmission, who have a track record of research excellence, a passion to shape the future of multimedia processing, and the potential to become an outstanding leader in the field.

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, develop, implement, and optimize creative algorithms for image/video (including but not limited to 2D video, Multiview video, 360-degree video, point cloud, light filed, etc. al) compression
• Design, develop and implement novel algorithms for file formats, system, transport protocols
• Research and develop image/video processing and objective matrix for subjective quality evaluations
• Actively participate in the related work of standardization forums: MPEG, DASH, 3GPP, JVET, AVS
• Follow up on the state-of-art developed algorithms in standardization work and conference/journal papers
• Draft standard contributions, patent applications and academic papersMinimum Qualifications
• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD degree in computer science, engineering, quantitative field or a related discipline.
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving skills
• Have published papers in top academic conferences or journals in the subject
• Rich experience and interest in multimedia standards (e.g., for image/video compression, file format, system, transport)
• Familiar with C/C++
• Have good team spirit and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of the state-of-art compression/transmission algorithms
• Experiences on JVET reference software or AVS reference software
• Experience in the development of video coding standards
• Experience in patents applications
• Familiar with Neural Network-based image/video coding and processing
• Familiar with Python, PyTorch

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