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ByteDance

Builds content apps, business software and AI

Algorithm Application Scientist - Large Model Applications

Natural Language Processing & LLMsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Individuals must be completing or have recently completed a PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Possess a profound understanding of the fundamental principles of large models and deep learning.
  • Be familiar with common deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
  • Be proficient in at least one programming language; Python is preferred.
  • Demonstrate strong self-learning ability and adaptability, with the capability to quickly master new technologies and tools in the large model field and independently solve complex technical problems.
  • Have strong communication skills in English and Mandarin; the role partners closely with teams and stakeholders based in China.
  • Have logical thinking and cross-team communication skills, and be able to clearly articulate technical ideas and collaborate efficiently with team members to advance project progress.
  • Have passion for large model technology and its applications, a proactive work attitude, a strong sense of responsibility, and a pioneering spirit of innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Design technical solutions, select models, perform fine-tuning (SFT), implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and deploy applications to promote the integration of large model technology with real-world business scenarios.
  • Keep abreast of global large model technologies, including GPT, Gemini, and LLaMA series; conduct in-depth technical research and verification; and apply cutting-edge technologies to project practice to enhance application performance and user experience.
  • Collaborate with algorithm, product, and business teams to identify industry pain points, translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions, and drive iterative upgrading of large model applications.
  • Participate in the design and optimization of large model application workflows, leverage Agent and tool-calling technologies to expand scenario coverage and improve automation, and explore applications of large models in vertical sectors.
  • Organize technical documents, project summaries, and accumulated experience, and contribute to building and improving the team's technical knowledge system.

Desired Qualifications

  • Top academic performance during school.
  • Experience in large model-related projects, including large model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, RAG system development, and Agent application development; academic assignments, research projects, and internships are recognized.
  • Published academic papers in fields related to large models and deep learning, obtained relevant patents, or won awards in technical competitions such as Kaggle or AI-related competitions.
  • Familiarity with large model application tools and frameworks such as LangChain and LlamaIndex, and experience integrating and optimizing vector databases such as Elasticsearch.
  • Understanding of large model application scenarios in XR fields, with relevant scenario-oriented thinking and practical experience.

About the Company

ByteDance

Builds content apps, business software and AI

ByteDance builds content and creation apps for consumers, alongside collaboration software and AI services for businesses. Its video platforms connect viewers with creators, while CapCut gives people tools to edit and publish videos. The group also develops Lark for workplace communication and shared documents, and its Seed research teams build language, image, video, and speech models used in consumer apps and sold through BytePlus cloud services. It earns money from advertising, commerce services, paid software subscriptions, and usage of its enterprise technology. ByteDance was founded in 2012 and has its operational headquarters in Beijing, China.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$35.1B
Headquarters
Haidian, China
Founded
2012

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