Machine Learning Research Scientist Intern (Seed AI for Science - Atomistic AI) - 2027 Start (PhD)

ByteDance; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Housing allowance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

ByteDance invites PhD interns to join the AI for Science team, contributing to biology, physics and materials research using machine learning and molecular dynamics. You will work with industry experts, gain hands-on experience, and help translate research into practical products and tools.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, learning, and professional development, with exposure to cutting-edge computational methods and real-world impact across ByteDance’s scientific initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Ph.D.; preferred majors include Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computational Materials Science, Quantum Chemistry, or related fields.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, a proactive willingness to learn, and a conscientious, responsible work ethic.
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++, CUDA, or Triton with solid engineering capability and orchestration of coding workflows.
• Familiar with quantum chemistry algorithms, MD engines or ML algorithms; or materials science and MLIP development.

Responsibilities

• Track cutting-edge research developments and build broad technical understanding.
• Integrate methods from ML, quantum chemistry, and molecular dynamics for frontier applications.
• Consolidate outcomes and translate research into practical, impactful applications.

Skills

Python

C

C++

CUDA

Triton

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related fields

Tools

LAMMPS

OpenMM

DFT tools

Job description

About the Team:

The AI for Science team has been focusing on tackling challenges in natural sciences, including biology, physics, and materials, with computational tools such as Machine Learning, Computational Chemistry, High-throughput Computation. Our goal is to create breakthroughs in natural science with new methodology and help the world.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. PhD internships at Our Company provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, as well as to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies.

Our dynamic internship experience blends hands-on learning, enriching community-building and professional development events, and collaboration with industry experts.

Responsibilities

• Track cutting-edge research developments across the industry and work closely with the team to build deep and broad technical understanding of the field.
• Integrate methods from multiple disciplines, including machine learning, quantum chemistry, and molecular dynamics, to explore frontier applications in biology and materials science.
• Consolidate research outcomes from both the industry and internal teams, and help translate research into practical applications with broad impact.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Ph.D.; preferred majors include Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computational Materials Science, Quantum Chemistry, or related fields.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, a proactive willingness to learn, and a conscientious, responsible work ethic.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, C, C++, CUDA, or Triton, with solid engineering capability and the ability to effectively orchestrate coding agents in development workflows.
• Meets at least one of the following criteria: Familiar with quantum chemistry algorithms, with experience in developing or using DFT/Post-HF computational tools or algorithms；Familiar with molecular dynamics engine development, with experience modifying the source code of LAMMPS or OpenMM；Familiar with machine learning algorithms, with hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: LLMs, reinforcement learning, agents, or generative models；Familiar with solid-state physics, with hands-on experience in materials simulation and MLIP development；Familiar with statistical mechanics and enhanced sampling algorithms, with strong domain knowledge and development capability.
• Candidates with publications in top journals in related fields and/or strong industry experience will be preferred.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $57- $57.

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:

• 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

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