Global Frontier Tech Recruitment Program - 2027 Grad Seattle Regular

ByteDance; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 202,160 - 368,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays and 17 days of Paid Personal Time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a Software Development Engineer for their AI/LLM Network program in Seattle, starting in 2027. The ideal candidate will drive the design and deployment of high-speed network technologies for AI applications and develop platforms for monitoring and diagnosing AI networks.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field, proficiency in computer networks and programming languages like C/C++ and Python. Competitive salary range is $202,160 - $368,220 annually with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proficiency in computer network and programming languages.
• Experience in high-performance communication frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy high-speed network technologies for AI applications.
• Develop platforms for monitoring and diagnosis of AI/LLM networks.
• Research high-performance AI communication frameworks.

Skills

Computer network and network programming

C/C++, Python, Go

High-speed network systems

Education

PhD in Software Development or Computer Science

Tools

NCCL

MPI

RPC libraries

Job description

Software Development Engineer - AI/LLM Network - Global Frontier Tech Research Program - 2027 Start (PhD)

Location: Seattle

Team: Technology

Employment Type: Regular

Job Code: A167460

Responsibilities

• Design, implementation and deployment of high-speed network technologies to support AI/LLM applications.
• Design and development of platforms/systems for monitoring, analysis and diagnosis of large‑scale AI/LLM network.
• Research and development of high‑performance AI communication framework, network protocol stacks, and codesign optimization of host‑network‐application to improve the scalability, reliability and performance of AI/LLM network.
• Building next generation AI network infrastructure supporting large‑scale heterogeneous network hardware with innovative and deployable solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Individuals who are completing or recently completed a PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in computer network and network programming.
• Proficiency in one or several mainstream programming languages, including C/C++, Python, Go and so on.
• Be familiar with the latest advances in the area of high‑speed network systems, including RDMA, congestion control, AI network optimization and so on.
• Experience in developing high performance communication frameworks (including NCCL, MPI and RPC libraries) is a plus.
• Experience in developing software systems for AI network diagnosis and performance optimization is a plus.

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $202,160 - $368,220 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/ incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

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;
3. Exercising sound judgment.