Applied ML Research Intern: GPU Systems & Data

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking intern candidates to join its Applied Machine Learning team in San Jose, California. You'll work on GPU resource management and contribute to our end-to-end machine learning solutions for products like TikTok.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a PhD in Computer Science with strong programming skills in Python, Golang, or C++. Responsibilities include optimizing GPU computing resources and leveraging data insights for efficiency.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about machine learning and AI.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Golang, or C++).
• Proficient in storage and middleware systems (MySQL, Redis).
• Familiar with time‑series data components (OpenTSDB, Prometheus).
• Solid understanding of distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain centralized GPU computing pool.
• Manage budgeting and resource efficiency for GPU resources.

Skills

Python

Golang

C++

MySQL

Redis

MQ

OpenTSDB

Prometheus

InfluxDB

ClickHouse

Education

Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or a related field

Job description

Research Intern (AML) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Location:

San Jose

Team:

Technology

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A49635

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Responsibilities

You will be joining our Applied Machine Learning team, a central team responsible for delivering state-of-the-art solutions powering our company's recommendations, ads, and search systems across various products such as TikTok, Douyin. We own the end-to-end ML lifecycle, from ideation and research to building, deploying, and iterating on models in production. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about solving complex problems and have a strong foundation in machine learning theory and practice.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.PhD internships at ByteDance 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).Responsibilities:1. Responsible for the construction and operations & maintenance (O&M) of the centralized GPU computing pool, generating additional AI computing capacity through more optimized resource scheduling strategies.2. Responsible for the collection, processing, and mining of GPU data across the entire Group; leveraging data-driven insights to effectively manage overall Group-wide GPU resources, including budgeting, delivery, resource efficiency optimization, and secondary utilization (reuse).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:1. Currently pursuing an PhD in Computer Science or a related fields.2. Proficiency in at least one programming language among Python, Golang, or C++, with good coding practices and solid programming skills.3. Proficient in common storage and middleware systems (such as MySQL, Redis, and MQ), with practical troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities.4. Familiar with common time-series data components (e.g., OpenTSDB, Prometheus, InfluxDB) and OLAP databases (e.g., ClickHouse).5. Solid understanding of distributed system principles, with hands-on experience in the design, development, and maintenance of large-scale distributed systems.6. Strong sense of responsibility, excellent learning and communication skills, highly self-motivated, and a good team player.

Job Information

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $60- $60.

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 Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

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.

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