ByteDance · 5 hours ago
Research Scientist Intern (Security for AI) - 2026 Start (PhD)
San Jose, CA
Internship
Onsite
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 explore and develop security solutions for Large Language Models, ensuring the highest level of security across AI projects.
ContentData MiningFoundational AIInternetSocial Media
Responsibilities
Explore, design, and develop security solutions for Large Language Models (LLMs), such as techniques to enhance LLM robustness against potential threats like prompt injections and private information disclosure
Conduct comprehensive security risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations for mitigating potential vulnerabilities in LLMs
Stay well-informed about existing AI risks to ensure the highest level of security across all AI projects
Keep abreast of the latest AI technologies and trends, proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen the security of AI products
Foster strategic collaborations with external organizations and experts to remain at the forefront of best practices and advancements in AI security
Continuously evaluate and optimize internal processes and procedures related to AI security to maintain a robust and resilient framework
Provide leadership and guidance to clients, empowering them to understand and adopt secure AI practices seamlessly
Develop and deliver comprehensive training and educational programs on secure AI principles and best practices to team members, promoting a culture of AI security awareness and excellence
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline
Excellent knowledge of theory and practice of LLM and foundation model
Strong publication record at conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, etc.)
Preferred
Good communication and collaboration skills, able to explore new technologies with the team and promote technological progress
Demonstrated software engineering or natural language processing, or deep learning experience from previous internships, work experience, coding competitions, or publications
High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities
Excellent coding ability, familiar with data structures, and fundamental algorithm skills, proficient in Python or Go or Java, winners of competitions such as ACM/ICPC, USACO/NOI/IOI, Top Coder, Kaggle, etc. 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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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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