Full-Time

Lead Research Scientist

Foundation Model, Music Intelligence

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ByteDance

ByteDance

10,001+ employees

Operates global content platforms and apps

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Entertainment

Senior, Expert

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Masters or PhD in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related field
  • Experience in one or more areas of deep learning and music intelligence, including but not limited to: Deep generative models, Representation learning, Sequence classification, Music information retrieval and source separation, Speech recognition and synthesis, Natural language processing
Responsibilities
  • Conduct cutting-edge machine learning research and development in music understanding and generation
  • Transfer advanced technologies to ByteDance products
  • Explore new products with music intelligence technology at its core
Desired Qualifications
  • Publications in top-tier venues such as NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, ICASSP, INTERSPEECH, ACL, EMNLP, ISMIR
  • Familiar with deep learning frameworks such as Tensorflow and PyTorch
  • Highly competent in algorithms and programming; Strong coding skills in Python and C/C++
  • Familiar with large-scale training and data processing
  • Familiar with engineering principles and best practices
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment

ByteDance operates various content platforms, including Toutiao for news aggregation and TikTok for short video sharing, catering to a global audience. The platforms utilize user-generated content and advanced algorithms to personalize user experiences, keeping them engaged. ByteDance differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on algorithm-driven content delivery and effective advertising solutions. The company's goal is to inform, educate, entertain, and inspire users while providing businesses with targeted advertising opportunities.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$4.1B

Headquarters

Beijing, China

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hiring Dr. Wu Yonghui boosts ByteDance's AI research and innovation capabilities.
  • UltraMem architecture strengthens ByteDance's competitive edge in AI-driven applications.
  • 'Goku' models increase user engagement by simplifying content creation on TikTok.

What critics are saying

  • Ole Obermann's departure may disrupt ByteDance's music strategy and partnerships.
  • $11.3 million penalty for video software infringement highlights legal vulnerabilities.
  • OmniHuman-1 deepfake technology raises ethical concerns and potential regulatory scrutiny.

What makes ByteDance unique

  • ByteDance's UltraMem AI architecture cuts AI inference costs by 83%, enhancing profitability.
  • The 'Goku' video models generate TikTok-style videos from text, revolutionizing content creation.
  • FlashVideo model improves video quality and efficiency on ByteDance's platforms.

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