Full-Time

Research Engineer Graduate

PhD

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

ByteDance

ByteDance

10,001+ employees

Operates global content platforms and apps

No salary listed

Entry

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Machine Learning
Customer Service
Requirements
  • PhD graduate with a background in Computer Science, related technical field or equivalent industrial research experience
  • Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the machine learning system development of the company's large-scale models, researching new applications and solutions of related technologies in areas such as search, recommendation, advertising, content creation, conversation, and customer service, meeting the growing demand for intelligent interaction from users, and comprehensively improving users' lifestyles and communication methods in the future world.
  • Responsible for the design and development of the architecture of large-scale machine learning systems, solving technical difficulties such as high concurrency, high reliability, and high scalability of the system.
  • Covering various sub-directions of machine learning system, including resource scheduling, model training, model inference, data management, and workflow orchestration.
  • Responsible for the research and introduction of advanced technologies in machine learning systems, such as the latest hardware architecture, heterogeneous computing systems, and compiler-based optimization technologies.
  • Working closely with the algorithm teams to optimize the algorithm and system jointly.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience in large-scale projects or papers with great influence in the field of large models.
  • Familiar with at least one mainstream machine learning framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch/Jax).
  • Experience in one of the following fields: CUDA, RDMA, AI Infrastructure, HW/SW Co-Design, High-Performance Computing (cutlass, NCCL), ML Hardware Architecture (GPU, Accelerators, Networking), ML for System, and Distributed Storage.
  • Master the principles of distributed systems, and participated in the design, development, and maintenance of large-scale distributed systems.
  • Demonstrated a related technical experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
  • Curiosity towards new technologies and entrepreneurship.
  • High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.

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 advanced algorithms to personalize user experiences, keeping users engaged with user-generated content. ByteDance primarily earns revenue through advertising, allowing brands to target specific audiences on its platforms. Unlike competitors such as Facebook and Google, ByteDance focuses heavily on short video content and user engagement through its unique platforms. The goal of ByteDance is to connect people globally through diverse content while 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

  • Investment in data centers enhances infrastructure and user experience in Southeast Asia.
  • Partnership with Qualcomm positions ByteDance in the growing VR market.
  • Expansion of TikTok Shop into new markets diversifies revenue streams.

What critics are saying

  • VR expansion faces competition from established players like Meta, impacting market share.
  • AI advancements may lead to regulatory challenges in regions with strict AI laws.
  • Data center investments in Brazil and Thailand face geopolitical and regulatory risks.

What makes ByteDance unique

  • ByteDance leverages advanced algorithms for personalized user experiences across its platforms.
  • The company has a diverse product portfolio, including TikTok, Douyin, and Lark.
  • ByteDance's global presence spans major cities like Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo.

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