Model Infra Software Engineer Intern: ML/LM Systems

TikTok

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 51,143 - 72,840

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life insurance
Well-being benefits
10 paid holidays per year
Paid sick time

Job summary

A leading social media platform in California is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for the Model Infra team. The role involves optimizing recommendation systems, working on generative AI model integration, and driving hardware efficiency. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Software Development or a related field, have strong programming skills in C++ and Python, and possess knowledge of computer architecture. Interns receive competitive hourly compensation starting at $45, benefits including health insurance, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in a relevant technical discipline.
  • Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
  • Solid understanding of Computer Architecture and the GPU software stack.
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks and eager to investigate model execution.

Responsibilities

  • Drive optimization of training and inference pipelines.
  • Architect specialized systems for LLM integration.
  • Build high-concurrency engines for Petabyte-scale streaming.
  • Collaborate with researchers on next-generation recommendation architectures.
  • Innovate on storage and synchronization of massive model states.

Skills

Strong programming skills in C++
Strong programming skills in Python
Solid understanding of Computer Architecture
Understanding of GPU software stack (CUDA)
Experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

Education

Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Job description

A leading social media platform in California is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for the Model Infra team. The role involves optimizing recommendation systems, working on generative AI model integration, and driving hardware efficiency. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Software Development or a related field, have strong programming skills in C++ and Python, and possess knowledge of computer architecture. Interns receive competitive hourly compensation starting at $45, benefits including health insurance, and paid holidays.
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