Student Researcher (AI Foundation Model Infrastructure - Seed) - 2027 Start (PhD)

ByteDance
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: phdSkills: ["Problem-solving","Engineering skills","Collaboration"]

Work with the Seed Infrastructures team to research and build infrastructure for AI foundation models, including distributed training, reinforcement learning, high-performance inference, and heterogeneous hardware compilation. Investigate methods to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability across training platforms, inference systems, compilers, and distributed systems. Design and prototype system components, algorithms, or frameworks and collaborate with the team to advance research directions.

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ByteDance
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Student Researcher (AI Foundation Model Infrastructure - Seed) - 2027 Start (PhD)

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Job Summary

Work with the Seed Infrastructures team to research and build infrastructure for AI foundation models, including distributed training, reinforcement learning, high-performance inference, and heterogeneous hardware compilation. Investigate methods to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability across training platforms, inference systems, compilers, and distributed systems. Design and prototype system components, algorithms, or frameworks and collaborate with the team to advance research directions.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Graduate level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct research on infrastructure and systems for large-scale models.
  • •Explore methods to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability across training platforms, inference systems, compilers, and distributed systems.
  • •Design and prototype system components, algorithms, or frameworks.
  • •Collaborate with the team to advance research directions.

Key Requirements

  • •Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
  • •Strong programming skills and a solid foundation in algorithms, data structures, and systems.
  • •Proficiency in Python or C/C++.
  • •Research or internship experience related to large-scale systems, inference optimization, compilers, or performance optimization.
  • •Ability to collaborate effectively in a research environment.
Experience:AI foundation modelsLarge-scale systemsDistributed systemsCompilersInference optimization
Education:PhD / Doctorate in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field
Skills:Problem-solvingEngineering skillsCollaboration
Tech Stack:PythonC/C++AlgorithmsData structuresSystemsDistributed systemsReinforcement learningInference optimizationCompilersTraining platformsInference systemsHardware compilation

Company Brief

ByteDance
Develops consumer internet and content platforms, including TikTok and other apps for short-form video, news, and entertainment. It also builds advertising, commerce, and creator tools that connect audiences, brands, and publishers across global markets.
Industry: Digital Media
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Founded: 2012
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