Multimedia Codec Development Intern

Posted:
2/4/2026, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Palo Alto, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Business Unit

What the Role Entails

About the job:

We are inviting motivated researchers and engineers to join our team in Bay Area. The team works on developing cutting edge technologies in multimedia data compression, processing, transmission, analysis and beyond. Some example areas include (but not limited to) video compression algorithms, future video coding standards, VR and 360 video coding and transmission, intelligent visual data analysis and representation, future immersive data compression and processing (e.g. point cloud, light field, etc.)

Job Description

  • Research and development on advanced image and video compression technologies
  • Research and development on non-conventional neural network-based image and video compression technologies

Who We Look For

  • Strong coding skills in C/C++
  • Good academic paper writing skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong Interest in video technologies, and previous experience on video compression and video coding standards is a strong plus
  • Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, electrical engineering, math, statistics, or related fields

Location State(s)

US-California-Palo Alto

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $80,168.40 to $124,800.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position will be eligible for 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, full-time interns are also eligible to enroll in the Company-sponsored medical plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.