Vision Algorithm Evaluation Engineer - PICO Lab (San Jose)
ByteDance
Responsibilities
About Team PICO’s Imaging Systems & Human Engineering team is looking for passionate and versatile imaging experts to work on next-generation imaging algorithms that deliver top-tier visual experiences across PICO products, from camera capture to display rendering. Our team focuses on the end-to-end imaging pipeline, bridging camera systems, display technologies, and human visual perception. We develop and evaluate imaging algorithms that span optical design, digital image processing, computer vision, and system-level optimization, with a strong emphasis on image quality, efficiency, and real-world user experience. Team members play a key role in shaping both technology direction and productization roadmaps, contributing to the future of imaging technologies and their applications in VR/MR/AR devices As a Vision Algorithm Evaluation Engineer, you will independently evaluate and analyze vision algorithms across imaging and perception pipelines, ensuring algorithm quality, robustness, and system efficiency. This role requires a strong algorithmic background, enabling deep technical insight rather than black-box testing, and plays a critical role in guiding technology and product decisions. Responsibilities - Design test scenes, datasets, and evaluation protocols that reflect real-world VR/MR/AR usage scenarios. - Develop evaluation frameworks and interfaces to support consistent assessment of internal and external vision algorithms. - Define and evolve evaluation metrics covering image quality, perception accuracy, robustness, latency, and system efficiency. - Perform in-depth technical analysis of imaging and CV algorithms, understanding root causes behind performance differences. - Benchmark third-party and academic algorithms, assessing technical value, system impact, and integration risks. - Produce clear, data-driven technical reports with actionable recommendations for algorithm selection and optimization. - Work closely with algorithm, camera, display, and product teams while maintaining independent technical judgment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Strong foundation in computer vision and imaging algorithms - Proficiency in Python and C++. - Experience building evaluation, benchmarking, or analysis frameworks. - Strong analytical thinking and technical communication skills. - Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications - Experience evaluating algorithms under real-time, power, and memory constraints. - Familiarity with perceptual image quality, human visual factors, and system-level evaluation methodologies. - Experience working with cross-functional or external algorithm partners.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $187040 - $438000 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.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
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.
About Pico
Founded in April 2015, Pico is a VR company committed to developing immersive and interactive VR experiences for people around the world. Pico also provides tailor-made solutions for our enterprise clients in the fields of education and healthcare.
Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
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