Full-Time

Tech Lead – Research Scientist

Cloud & AI computing, Dpu/Gpu/CPU

Updated on 7/3/2025

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

In Person

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Science
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • A PhD is a MUST
  • Familiar with Linux kernel, proficient in kernel subsystems, such as memory, KVM, scheduler, Cgroup, network, storage, file system and other modules, and have relevant practical experience
  • Have a deep understanding of Cloud Services & AI applications, including but not limited to Database Systems, Big data, Distributed Storage, Serverless computing, AI/ML inference & training, etc.
  • Familiar with data center infrastructure network traffic, understands IDC hardware, core components, and server architecture, and has system-level design experience for end-to-end performance, cost, and stability
  • Familiar with x86 & ARM CPU architecture, familiar with CPU underlying performance tuning, understanding of network and storage protocols. Those who understand PCIE/RDMA/smartNIC technologies are preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the architecture of the next generation kernel/virtualization/container based on DPU and exploration of frontend technologies.
  • Responsible for the research and architecture of DPU software and hardware for both CPU-centric and GPU-centric infrastructure.
  • Responsible for optimizing the architecture, development, and performance of the monitoring system for CPU, network, storage, kernel in the data center infrastructure.
  • Responsible for cutting-edge exploration, architecture, development, and optimization of GPU virtualization and high performance storage & memory systems.
  • Responsible for the acceleration architecture for typical workloads in data center infrastructure such as AI/ML, databases, Serverless Computing, Big Data, etc.
Desired Qualifications
  • 5 years of experience in software-hardware co-design is preferred, with specific experience in developing distributed computing systems, high-speed interconnection, and distributed storage.
  • Familiar with GPU CUDA programming, userspace storage technology SPDK, network technology DPDK. Those who understand virtualization file system virtfs, CXL memory technologies are preferred.

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 by focusing on diverse content and effective advertising solutions. Its goal is to connect people worldwide while providing businesses with targeted advertising opportunities.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$5.6B

Headquarters

Haidian, China

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-generated content offers unique, personalized experiences, boosting user engagement on ByteDance platforms.
  • Increasing demand for short-form video content drives higher ad revenues for ByteDance.
  • Open-sourcing AI models like VINCIE-3B fosters innovation and potential advancements for ByteDance.

What critics are saying

  • TikTok's U.S. eCommerce job cuts may affect operations and employee morale.
  • Competition from Google's Veo 3 challenges ByteDance's Seedance 1.0 in AI video generation.
  • Regulatory challenges in Europe could impact ByteDance's operations and compliance costs.

What makes ByteDance unique

  • ByteDance excels in AI-driven content personalization, enhancing user engagement and retention.
  • The company leads in short-form video content, dominating global markets with TikTok.
  • ByteDance's open-source AI models foster innovation and collaboration within the AI community.

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