Research Intern (AI/LLM Network) - 2026 Start (PhD)

ByteDance
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteInternshipFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: phdSkills: ["Academic writing","Research"]

Work with ByteDance Networking to design, implement, and deploy high-speed network technologies supporting AI/LLM applications. Build platforms and systems for monitoring, analysis, and diagnosis of large-scale AI/LLM networks, and develop high-performance AI communication frameworks, protocol stacks, and host-network-application co-design optimizations. Stay current with academic and industry advances and share innovative findings through academic papers and research.

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Research Intern (AI/LLM Network) - 2026 Start (PhD)

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Job Summary

Work with ByteDance Networking to design, implement, and deploy high-speed network technologies supporting AI/LLM applications. Build platforms and systems for monitoring, analysis, and diagnosis of large-scale AI/LLM networks, and develop high-performance AI communication frameworks, protocol stacks, and host-network-application co-design optimizations. Stay current with academic and industry advances and share innovative findings through academic papers and research.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Internship
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, implement, and deploy high-speed network technologies to support AI/LLM applications.
  • •Design and develop platforms/systems for monitoring, analysis, and diagnosis of large-scale AI/LLM networks.
  • •Research and develop high-performance AI communication frameworks, network protocol stacks, and host-network-application co-design optimizations to improve scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • •Follow latest technologies from academia and industry, identify innovative system parts, and present them in academic papers.

Key Requirements

  • •Currently pursuing a PhD in computer networking or a related technical discipline.
  • •Proficiency in computer network and network programming.
  • •Proficiency in one or more mainstream programming languages, including C/C++, Python, or Go.
  • •Familiarity with high-speed network systems advances such as RDMA, congestion control, and AI network optimization.
  • •Experience developing software systems for AI network diagnosis and performance optimization; experience with communication frameworks (e.g., NCCL, MPI, RPC) is a plus.
Education:PhD / Doctorate in computer networking
Skills:Academic writingResearch
Tech Stack:C/C++PythonGoSDNNetwork virtualizationRDMACongestion controlAI network optimizationNCCLMPIRPCAI trainingAI inference

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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