ByteDance · 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer Graduate (Applied Machine Learning - Enterprise) - 2026 Start (PhD)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$119K/yr - $259K/yrByteDance is a leading technology company dedicated to inspiring creativity and enriching life. They are seeking talented Software Engineers specializing in Large Language Models to develop and operate a big model service platform that offers Model-as-a-Service solutions.
ContentData MiningFoundational AIInternetSocial Media
Responsibilities
Lead the creation of next-generation, high-capacity LLM platforms and innovative products
Work closely with cross-functional teams to plan and implement projects harnessing LLMs for diverse purposes and vertical domains
Maintain a deep passion for contributing to the success of large models is essential in this innovative and fast-paced team environment
Design and develop AI agents for a wide range of AI native applications, including multi-modality (image/video/audio). Continuously improve the agent's ability of understanding, reasoning, tool selection, taking actions at blazing fast speed
Qualification
Required
PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
Have prior experience working with training or inference of large language models
Strong understanding of cutting-edge LLM research (e.g., long context, multi modality, finetuning, alignment, RL, agent, etc.) and possess practical expertise in effectively implementing these advanced systems
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++ and a track record of working with deep learning frameworks or agent frameworks
Preferred
Excellent problem-solving skills and a creative mindset to address complex AI challenges. Demonstrated ability to drive research projects from idea to implementation, producing tangible outcomes
Experience with building LLM Applications, have a deep understanding of Agentic frameworks, RAG, Test-time scaling, Reasoning, Evaluation, Multi-modality, etc
Experience with deploying AI applications into production environments, prompt optimizing, testing and evaluation of AI systems, LLM application & agent development is desirable
Experience or publications in multi-modal is a plus, including image/video/audio understanding, text-to-image, text-to-video, etc
Benefits
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
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
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
Recent News
2026-01-08
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