ByteDance · 2 weeks ago
Research Scientist Intern (ML System) - 2026 Start (PhD)
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$60/hr - $60/hr
Start in 2026ByteDance is a global technology company known for its innovative products like TikTok and CapCut. They are seeking a Research Scientist Intern to develop and optimize machine learning frameworks, focusing on large-scale distributed systems and GPU performance optimization.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for developing and optimizing LLM training & inference & Reinforcement Learning framework
Working closely with model researchers to scale LLM training & Reinforcement Learning to the next level
Responsible for GPU and CUDA Performance optimization to create an industry-leading high-performance LLM training and inference and RL engine
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, automation, electronics engineering or a related technical discipline
Proficient in algorithms and data structures, familiar with Python
Understand the basic principles of deep learning algorithms, be familiar with the basic architecture of neural networks and understand deep learning training frameworks such as Pytorch
Preferred
Proficient in GPU high-performance computing optimization technology on CUDA, in-depth understanding of computer architecture, familiar with parallel computing optimization, memory access optimization, low-bit computing, etc
Familiar with FSDP, Deepspeed, JAX SPMD, Megatron-LM, Verl, TensorRT-LLM, ORCA, VLLM, SGLang, etc
Knowledge of LLM models, experience in accelerating LLM model optimization is preferred
Benefits
Interns have day one access to health insurance
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits and more
Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year
Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year)
Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
Company
ByteDance
ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
Founded in 2012
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8BKey Investors
Capital TodayG42Tiger Global Management
2025-11-20Secondary Market· $300M
2024-07-25Secondary Market
2023-03-14Secondary Market· $100M
Leadership Team
Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
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