Student Researcher - Doubao (Seed) - Machine Learning System - 2025 Start (PhD)

at  ByteDance

Established in 2023, the ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Team is dedicated to building industry-leading AI foundation models. We aim to make world-leading research and foster both technological and social progress.
With a long-term vision and a strong commitment to the AI field, the Team conducts research in a range of areas including natural language processing (NLP), computer vision (CV), and speech recognition and generation. It has labs and researcher roles in China, Singapore, and the US.
Leveraging substantial data and computing resources and through continued investment in these domains, our team has built a proprietary general-purpose model with multimodal capabilities. In the Chinese market, Doubao models power over 50 ByteDance apps and business lines, including Doubao, Coze, and Dreamina, and was launched to external enterprise clients through Volcano Engine. The Doubao app is the most used AIGC app in China.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of ByteDance’s purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That’s how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve.
Join us.
Team Introduction
The AML Machine Learning System team combines system engineering and machine learning to develop and operate massively distributed machine learning training, inference systems and services around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to build and enrich your expertise in coding, performance analysis and large system management, and get heavily involved in the process of hardware/capacity decision-making.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for a Student Researcher opportunity in 2025. Student Researcher opportunities at ByteDance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance.
The Student Researcher position provides unique opportunities that go beyond the constraints of our standard internship program, allowing for flexibility in duration, time commitment, and location of work.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates’ jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the research and development of machine learning training frameworks for AML, serving various products across the company.
• Participate in the abstraction, design, optimization, and implementation of underlying components of machine learning training frameworks.
• Collaborate with the company’s algorithm department to jointly optimize algorithms and systems for key projects.
• Currently pursuing a PhD degree in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or related fields.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python languages in the Linux environment.
• Experience with at least one machine learning framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch/MxNet or other self-developed frameworks).
• Background knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas: GPU programming, compilers, high-performance networks, distributed storage, cluster scheduling.
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong curiosity, excellent learning, and communication skills.

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
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• Participate in the research and development of machine learning training frameworks for AML, serving various products across the company.
• Participate in the abstraction, design, optimization, and implementation of underlying components of machine learning training frameworks.
• Collaborate with the company’s algorithm department to jointly optimize algorithms and systems for key projects.
• Currently pursuing a PhD degree in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or related fields.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python languages in the Linux environment.
• Experience with at least one machine learning framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch/MxNet or other self-developed frameworks).
• Background knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas: GPU programming, compilers, high-performance networks, distributed storage, cluster scheduling.
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment