GPU/AI Application Platform Engineer Intern (Server Platform) - 2027 Start (PhD) PhD Intern - 2027 Start San Jose

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

ByteDance in San Jose seeks an intern to contribute to GPU/AI platform research and optimization. You will develop benchmarks, tools, and performance techniques to drive/system performance for next‑gen systems while collaborating with a skilled Technology team.

The role targets PhD candidates in EE/CS, with deep system knowledge and strong C/C++ and Python skills, offering hands-on experience in architecture and industry tech within a global company.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Thesis on GPU/AI platform architecture or software-hardware co-design.
• Deep understanding of GPU/AI SoC architecture, interconnect, memory subsystems.
• Experience in GPU/AI system performance optimization or software-hardware co-design.
• Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop application benchmarks, tools and performance optimization method for GPU/AI system.
• Identify bottlenecks with data-driven study; lead SW-HW co-design efforts.
• Develop GPU/AI system TCO model from benchmarks and performance data.
• Collaborate with industry consortia to explore emerging standards and technologies.
• Coordinate with partners to set up POC or prototypes for testing.

Skills

C/C++

Python

GPU/AI architecture

Performance optimization

Software-hardware co-design

Education

PhD in EE/CE/CS

Job description

Join us as we work together to inspire creativity and enrich life around the globe.

Location:

San Jose

Team:

Technology

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A233039A

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Responsibilities

• Develop application benchmarks, tools and performance optimization method for GPU/AI system.
• Identify the system bottleneck/opportunity with deep system-level data-driven study, explore innovative options through SW-HW co-design, and lead them towards implementation.
• Develop GPU/AI system TCO model, based on application benchmark and performance optimization.
• Work with industry consortiums and open standard committees to investigate the emerging standards or technologies, and contribute our research results to the industry.
• Work with our technology partners and suppliers to setup POC or prototypes to evaluate and test the new technologies or architectural designs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related majors.
• Thesis in GPU/AI platform architecture and/or application performance optimization design or software hardware co-design.
• Deep understanding of computer system architecture, especially on GPU/AI SoC or Platform Architecture, Interconnect Fabric, and Memory sub-system.
• Experienced in GPU/AI system application performance optimization or software hardware co-design.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in software development in C/C++, scripting languages such as Python.
• Understand the implementation of GPU/AI virtualization technology, deep learning architecture, and distributed system.

Job Information

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