GPU Application Platform Engineer Graduate (Server Research and Development) - 2027 Start (PhD)

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a graduate-level GPU/AI Platform Architect to optimize giant model systems, including LLM workloads. You will work on architecture, validation, and performance tuning for high-performance server and storage platforms at scale in a cutting-edge hardware environment.

The role emphasizes deep system-level optimization, collaboration with industry groups, and hands-on development in C/C++ and Python, with opportunities to shape next-generation AI infrastructure.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Thesis on GPU/AI platform architecture or co-design.
• Deep understanding of GPU/AI SoC, interconnects and memory subsystems.
• Experience in GPU/AI system performance optimization or HW/SW co-design.
• Strong C/C++ and Python development skills.
• Knowledge of GPU/AI virtualization, DL architectures and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop application benchmarks, tools and optimization methods for GPU/AI systems including giant model training/inference.
• Identify bottlenecks via data-driven study and drive HW/SW co-design improvements.
• Develop GPU/AI system TCO model from benchmarks and performance data.
• Collaborate with industry groups to explore new standards and contribute research results.
• Coordinate with partners to set up POC or prototypes to test new designs.

Skills

C/C++

Python

GPU/AI architecture

System performance optimization

Hardware-software co-design

Education

PhD in EE/CE/CS

Tools

Git

Job description

Responsibilities

About the team: Server Research and Development team is responsible for architecting, designing, and building the best server and storage system to meet the requirements of high-performance, low cost and easy to operate. By joining this team, you will work with the best engineers and talents in this industry and have a broad opportunity to get in touch with the latest AI application system and newly emerged technology in computing , storage and silicon validation. You will gain remarkable hardware architect, development and validation experience in the most advanced hardware infrastructure at a massive scale. We are looking for a self-motivated GPU/AI Application Platform Architect with focus on giant model system optimization.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Responsibilities

• Develop application benchmarks, tools and performance optimization methods for GPU/AI systems, including giant model training and inference systems such as LLM.


• 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 to improve training and inference system efficiency.


• 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 to 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related majors.


• Thesis topics 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 systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understand LLM model architecture, familiar with training and inference requirements on accelerator/memory/network.

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $162000 - $316800 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:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;


• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and


• 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

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