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Student Researcher Intern

Edge Research Project for General Intelligence, Doubao Foundation Model Team, Seed

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ByteDance

ByteDance

10,001+ employees

Operates content platforms for entertainment and information

No salary listed

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
AI Research
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
LLM
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a PhD degree, graduating in 2027 or later, in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields
  • Solid research experience in one or more of the following areas: LLMs, computer vision, multimodal learning, AIGC (AI-Generated Content), or machine learning
  • Strong curiosity and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently explore solutions
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a deep passion for advancing fundamental technologies. Self-driven and open-minded in exploring unconventional ideas through iterative experimentation, aiming to push forward the boundaries of AI research.
Responsibilities
  • Explore novel intrinsic reward mechanisms to enable models to engage in autonomous learning and continual self-improvement
  • Explore the development of long-term memory mechanisms to support the next generation of efficient reasoning models and long-sequence reasoning and modeling
  • Advance the boundaries of multimodal perception by developing scalable methods to extract knowledge from massive multimodal data with ultra-low signal-to-noise ratios, while building a solid foundation for multimodal fusion and unified modeling
  • Study how models can use tools and develop visually grounded action capabilities, including new approaches to foundation modeling for full-modality agents and interactive learning in complex environments.
  • Welcome self-initiated research ideas — bring your vision and curiosity to help shape the future of general intelligence.
Desired Qualifications
  • Solid understanding of core machine learning principles and algorithmic thinking; prior publications at top-tier conferences/journals (e.g., CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, SIGGRAPH, SIGGRAPH Asia, etc.)
  • Proficient in C/C++ or Python, with strong programming skills. Recognition in competitions such as ACM/ICPC, NOI/IOI, TopCoder, or Kaggle is highly valued.
  • Experience leading impactful projects in any of the following domains: multimodal learning, LLMs, foundation models, world models, reinforcement learning, or rendering & generative models.

ByteDance operates various content platforms that aim to inform, educate, entertain, and inspire users from different backgrounds. Its main products include Toutiao, a news aggregation app, and Douyin, a popular short video sharing platform in China. Internationally, ByteDance is best known for TikTok, which allows users to create and share short videos. Other products include Helo, a social media platform in India, and Lark, an enterprise collaboration tool. The company uses user-generated content and advanced algorithms to personalize the user experience, keeping users engaged. ByteDance primarily earns revenue through advertising, allowing brands to target specific audiences on its platforms. Unlike its competitors, ByteDance focuses on a diverse range of content and has successfully built a global audience. The company's goal is to create platforms that connect users with content that resonates with them, while also providing effective advertising solutions for businesses.

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

  • Expansion of TikTok Shop into Spain and Ireland captures more e-commerce market share.
  • Potential launch of a Spotify rival diversifies product offerings and taps music streaming.
  • Investment in AI-powered tools can lead to more innovative products and services.

What critics are saying

  • AI smart glasses and VR headsets face competition from Meta's Oculus Quest series.
  • Flipchat may struggle in a saturated messaging app market dominated by WhatsApp.
  • Data center investments in Thailand may face geopolitical risks and regulatory challenges.

What makes ByteDance unique

  • ByteDance's AI tools like Trae v1.3.0 enhance software development capabilities.
  • Seed-Thinking-v1.5 positions ByteDance as a leader in complex AI reasoning tasks.
  • Partnership with Qualcomm for VR headsets shows commitment to leading the VR market.

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