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High-Performance Computing Research Scientist

Inference Optimization, Doubao, Seed, Vision AI Platform

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ByteDance

ByteDance

10,001+ employees

Operates global content platforms and apps

No salary listed

Senior, Expert

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Computer Vision
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
LLM
Python
CUDA
Pytorch
C/C++
Requirements
  • Bachelor's/Master's or above in Computer Science/EE/related fields.
  • Proficient in C++/Python and high-performance coding.
  • Expertise in ≥1 domains: GPU programming (CUDA/Triton/TensorRT), model quantization (PTQ/QAT), parallel computing (multi-GPU/multi-node inference), or compiler optimization (TVM/MLIR/XLA/torch.compile).
  • Deep understanding of Transformer architectures and LLM/VLM/Diffusion model optimization.
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop next-generation large model inference engines, optimizing GPU cluster performance for image/video generation and multimodal models to achieve industrial-grade low-latency & high-throughput deployment.
  • Lead inference optimization including CUDA/Triton kernel development, TensorRT/TRT-LLM graph optimization, distributed inference strategies, quantization techniques, and PyTorch-based compilation (torch.compile).
  • Build GPU inference acceleration stack with multi-GPU collaboration, PCIe optimization, and high-concurrency service architecture design.
  • Collaborate with algorithm teams on performance bottleneck analysis, software-hardware co-design for vision model deployment, and AI infrastructure ecosystem development.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in large-scale inference systems, vLLM/TGI customization, advanced quantization/sparsity.

ByteDance operates various content platforms, including Toutiao for news aggregation and TikTok for short video sharing, catering to a global audience. The company uses user-generated content and advanced algorithms to personalize user experiences, which keeps users engaged. ByteDance differentiates itself from competitors like Facebook and Google through its focus on algorithm-driven content delivery. The goal is to connect users with relevant content and foster a global community.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$5.6B

Headquarters

Beijing, China

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The rise of short-form video content presents growth opportunities for ByteDance's platforms.
  • Collaborations with cloud providers can enhance data security and operational efficiency.
  • Social commerce trends offer ByteDance new revenue streams through integrated shopping features.

What critics are saying

  • European data privacy fines could pose significant financial and operational challenges.
  • Ongoing legal battles may result in financial liabilities and reputational damage.
  • Uncertainty over TikTok's ownership could disrupt operations and affect user trust.

What makes ByteDance unique

  • ByteDance's advanced algorithms personalize user experiences, enhancing engagement and retention.
  • The company's global reach allows it to cater to diverse cultural and linguistic audiences.
  • ByteDance's innovative products like TikTok and Douyin lead in the short video content market.

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Trump: Tiktok Sale Will Be Hammered Out Before Deadline

President Donald Trump says TikTok will have a new owner by the end of the week.The social media platform’s China-based owner ByteDance has until April 5 to find a buyer for TikTok, and Trump said Sunday (March 30) that a deal will be reached before then.“We have a lot of potential buyers,” said the president, whose comments aboard Air Force One were reported by Reuters.“There’s tremendous interest in Tiktok,” said Trump, adding, “I’d like to see Tiktok remain alive.”Questions about TikTok’s future stem from a 2024 law that required ByteDance to find a new owner or see the popular platform banned in the U.S. Lawmakers have argued that the company’s ties to China made it a national security threat.Initially, ByteDance had until Jan. 19 to find a new buyer. When that date came and went with no deal, Trump extended the deadline to the end of this week, and has indicated he could grant a further extension.According to Reuters, Trump said last week that China will play a part in working out a deal, such as giving its approval, and said that “maybe I’ll give them a little reduction in tariffs or something to get it done.”Among the possible bidders is a consortium of investors led by Susquehanna International Group and General Atlantic that have emerged as frontrunners, per an earlier Reuters report. That same report said private equity firm Blackstone is considering making a small minority investment in TikTok’s U.S. business.Among the other potential bidders for TikTok is artificial intelligence (AI) search engine company Perplexity, which recently made its case for why it should become the site’s new owner, after weeks of reports that the firm was interested in merging with TikTok.“Perplexity is singularly positioned to rebuild the TikTok algorithm without creating a monopoly, combining world-class technical capabilities with Little Tech independence,” the company wrote on its blog.PYMNTS has written extensively on the importance TikTok plays in the social media space, with the platform’s creators, advisers and sellers influencing both culture and commerce.Research by PYMNTS Intelligence shows the reach of that influence: 79% of millennials and Gen Z consumers turn to social media for financial advice, while Gen Z shoppers are 117% more likely to buy from influencers.“When you rarely leave the house, whoever’s showing up on your phone will have a lot of sway,” PYMNTS wrote earlier this year