ByteDance · 1 day ago
Research Scientist Graduate (Applied Machine Learning - ML System) - 2026 Start (PhD)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$137K/yr - $259K/yrByteDance is a global technology company known for its innovative products like TikTok and CapCut. They are seeking a Graduate Research Scientist in Applied Machine Learning to develop and optimize machine learning systems and frameworks, collaborating with a diverse team to tackle complex challenges.
ContentData MiningFoundational AIInternetSocial Media
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing and optimizing LLM training&inference&RL framework
Working closely with model researchers to scale LLM training&RL 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
Bachelor's degree or above, major in computer/electronics/automation/software, etc
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
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
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
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