ByteDance · 16 hours ago
Student Researcher (Seed - LLM - Model) - 2026 Start (PhD)
San Jose, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringByteDance is a company dedicated to pioneering advanced AI foundation models. They are seeking a PhD intern for the Seed-LLM-Model team to contribute to foundational algorithm research for large language models, focusing on model architecture, optimization, and stability.
ContentData MiningFoundational AIInternetSocial Media
Responsibilities
Participate in the research and development of cutting-edge algorithms with the possibility to publishing top international papers, and applying for patents
Conduct in-depth research for cutting-edge technologies in the fields of large language models/MultiModal Machine Learning, and have opportunities for applying them to solve practical problems in the industry
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a PhD in artificial intelligence, computer science, automation, mathematics, or a related technical discipline
Solid foundation in data structure and algorithm design, proficient in Python/C++, proficient in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow, proficient in distributed large language model training framework such as Megatron/FSDP/Deepspeed
Good reading and writing skills and a solid foundation in mathematics
Strong sense of responsibility, proactive, with good communication and teamwork skills
Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer or Fall 2026
Preferred
Pre-trained basic technologies, including efficient training and encapsulated deployment services, NLP, CV, video, MultiModal Machine Learning and other related pre-trained models and their downstream applications are preferred
Candidates who have published papers in top academic conferences, and have achieved excellent results in competitions in the fields of MultiModal Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or Machine Learning are 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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