Research Scientist Graduate (Seed-Multimodal Interaction and World Model) - 2027 Start (PhD)

ByteDance
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteInternshipFunction: Data Science & Machine LearningEducation: phdSkills: ["Problem-solving","Collaboration"]

Work on the Seed Multimodal Interaction and World Model team to build models for human-level multimodal understanding and interaction. Develop multimodal foundation models and world models for reasoning, planning, and interaction. Create training pipelines with data curation, alignment, and reinforcement learning, and enhance agent capabilities like perception, memory, and tool use. Explore next-generation interaction paradigms between humans and intelligent systems.

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ByteDance
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Research Scientist Graduate (Seed-Multimodal Interaction and World Model) - 2027 Start (PhD)

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Job Summary

Work on the Seed Multimodal Interaction and World Model team to build models for human-level multimodal understanding and interaction. Develop multimodal foundation models and world models for reasoning, planning, and interaction. Create training pipelines with data curation, alignment, and reinforcement learning, and enhance agent capabilities like perception, memory, and tool use. Explore next-generation interaction paradigms between humans and intelligent systems.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Internship
Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning
Seniority: Graduate level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop multimodal foundation models integrating vision, language, audio, and environment signals.
  • •Design and optimize world models for reasoning, planning, and interaction.
  • •Build training pipelines including data curation, alignment, and reinforcement learning.
  • •Improve agent capabilities such as perception, memory, decision-making, and tool use.
  • •Explore next-generation interaction paradigms between humans and intelligent systems.

Key Requirements

  • •Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field, with expected graduation in 2027 and ability to commit to onboarding by end of 2027.
  • •Excellent coding ability, data structures, and fundamental algorithm skills, with proficiency in C/C++ or Python.
  • •Experience in multimodal learning, reinforcement learning, or agent systems.
  • •Familiarity with large-scale model training or simulation environments.
  • •Strong research track record and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills (preferred).
Education:PhD / Doctorate in computer science, mathematics, engineering (or a related field)
Skills:Problem-solvingCollaboration
Tech Stack:C++CPython

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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