Technical Expert - Large Language Model Singapore Regular

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunity for creative expression

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled professional to lead the development and optimization of large language models. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 5 years of experience in coding, particularly with NLP and deep learning technologies. The role emphasizes research contributions and offers an opportunity to mentor junior team members in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of coding experience with a strong foundation in data structures.
• Familiarity with NLP, CV, and Speech algorithms.
• Experience in large-scale model training.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of large language models.
• Apply advanced NLP and machine learning techniques.
• Conduct research and publish influential papers.
• Mentor team members and share expertise in model architecture.

Skills

Coding skills

NLP knowledge

Machine learning

Deep learning

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

C/C++

Python

Job description

Introduction

ByteDance will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require ByteDance's sponsorship of a visa.

Team Introduction: The Seed Large Language Model (LLM) team is dedicated to aggressively advancing the next generation of LLMs, tackling fundamental challenges in LLM development head-on. Our areas of focus include model pre-training, post-training, inference, memory capabilities, learning, interpretability and other related directions. We dive deep into the latest technologies and create comprehensive solutions from concept to completion. In our endeavour to adopt LLMs in real-life scenarios, we persistently seek out methods to enhance applications through technological innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of large language models, focusing on enhancing their performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Apply advanced algorithms and techniques in NLP, deep learning, and machine learning to improve model accuracy and capability.
• Conduct cutting-edge research to advance the state-of-the-art in large language models, contributing to influential papers and projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, sharing expertise in model architecture, training techniques, and deployment strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or above, major in Computer Science, computer engineering or related.
  • 5+ years of excellent coding skills with solid foundation in data structures and basic algorithms.
  • Familiar with NLP, CV, Speech related algorithms and technologies.
  • Familiar with large-scale model training process.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency in data structures, and fundamental algorithm skills, specifically fluency in C/C++ or Python, winners of competitions such as ACM/ICPC, IOI, TopCoder etc. are preferred.
  • Experience with influential projects or papers in CV, NLP, machine learning, deep learning are preferred.
  • Excellent problem analysis and solving skills, able to deeply solve problems in large-scale model training and application.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills, able to explore new technologies with the team and promote technological progress.

Job Information

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 towards 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. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.