Student Researcher (Seed - LLM - Model) - 2026 Start (PhD)

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking PhD interns to join the Seed-LLM-Model team. Interns will engage in foundational research on large language models, contributing to algorithm development and innovative technologies. Candidates should be pursuing a PhD in AI or a related field, and possess strong programming skills in Python and deep learning frameworks. The role offers competitive hourly compensation and valuable internship benefits. Apply early for summer 2026 positions.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid holidays (10 per year)

Paid sick leave

Housing allowance (if not 100% remote)

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in a relevant technical discipline.
• Solid foundation in data structure and algorithm design.
• Proficient in Python/C++ and deep learning frameworks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research and development of cutting-edge algorithms.
• Conduct in-depth research on large language models and MultiModal Machine Learning.

Skills

Data structure and algorithm design

Python

C++

Deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

Distributed training frameworks (Megatron/FSDP/Deepspeed)

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

PhD in artificial intelligence, computer science, or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

Team Intro The Seed-LLM-Model team is dedicated to foundational algorithm research for LLM models, focusing on issues such as model architecture, optimization, and stability. This ensures the performance and efficiency of large model training and inference, providing a foundation for downstream tasks. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. PhD Internships at ByteDance aim to provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization’s future plans and emerging technologies. Our dynamic internship experience blends hands-on learning, enriching community-building and development events, and collaboration with industry experts. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Summer Start Dates: May 11th, 2026; May 18th, 2026; May 26th, 2026; June 8th, 2026; June 22nd, 2026.

• Participate in the research and development of cutting-edge algorithms with the possibility to publish top international papers, and applying for patents.
• Conduct in-depth research for cutting-edge technologies in the fields of large language models, MultiModal Machine Learning, and have opportunities for applying them to solve practical problems in the industry.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a PhD in artificial intelligence, computer science, automation, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Solid foundation in data structure and algorithm design, proficient in Python/C++, proficient in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow, proficient in distributed large language model training framework such as Megatron/FSDP/Deepspeed.
• Good reading and writing skills and a solid foundation in mathematics.
• Strong sense of responsibility, proactive, with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
• Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer or Fall 2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pre-trained basic technologies, including efficient training and encapsulated deployment services, NLP, CV, video, MultiModal Machine Learning and other related pre-trained models and their downstream applications are preferred.
• Candidates who have published papers in top academic conferences, and have achieved excellent results in competitions in the fields of MultiModal Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or Machine Learning are preferred.

Job Information

Compensation Description (Hourly) – Campus Intern: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $85-$85. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; 2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and 3. Exercising sound judgment.

About Doubao (Seed)

Founded in 2023, the ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Team is dedicated to pioneering advanced AI foundation models. Our goal is to lead in cutting-edge research and drive technological and societal advancements. With a strong commitment to AI, our research areas span deep learning, reinforcement learning, Language, Vision, Audio, AI Infra and AI Safety. Our team has labs and research positions across China, Singapore, and the US.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life – a mission we work toward every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an “Always Day 1” mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion: ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request.