Graduate Research Scientist — Distributed NoSQL Systems

Bytedance; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance seeks a highly skilled engineer to lead the design and development of distributed NoSQL databases across cloud-native deployments. The role focuses on building high-availability, low-latency systems that power global infrastructure and support scalable operations.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Computer Science or related field, with deep knowledge of distributed systems, database kernels, and consensus algorithms.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or related field with strong database systems or AI research experience.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C, C++, Java, Go, Python, Rust) with strong coding skills in a Linux environment.
• Deep understanding of database principles, distributed system design, and multi-threaded programming, with hands-on experience in distributed storage and computing technologies.
• Strong knowledge of distributed consensus algorithms, with experience in database kernel development.
• Practical experience with large-scale cloud-native architectures and distributed system control platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop distributed NoSQL databases, with a focus on distributed caches, key-value stores, document databases, graph databases, wide-column stores, search engines, or multi-model databases.
• Build high-performance, low-latency, and highly available distributed systems to support mission-critical business operations with scalability and cost efficiency.
• Optimize compute and storage engines for cloud-native global deployments, improving efficiency and reducing operational costs.
• Provide technical guidance to internal business teams, identifying opportunities for system optimization to improve stability, functionality, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust database products and solutions.
• Address technical challenges in cloud service architectures, ensuring scalable solutions for large-scale, high-traffic systems.

Job description

ByteDance seeks a highly skilled engineer to lead the design and development of distributed NoSQL databases across cloud-native deployments. The role focuses on building high-availability, low-latency systems that power global infrastructure and support scalable operations.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Computer Science or related field, with deep knowledge of distributed systems, database kernels, and consensus algorithms.