Research Intern (ByteBrain-AIOps) - 2027 Start (PhD) PhD Intern - 2027 Start San Jose

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,328,000 - 61,992,000; Part time

Job summary

ByteDance's ByteBrain internship in San Jose offers hands-on research at the AI for Infrastructure platform. You will join the Technology team as an intern and contribute to AI, ML, and optimization work aimed at improving large-scale data center systems.

This program blends rigorous research with practical deployment, collaboration with experts, and opportunities to publish. Current PhD students with strong record and deep expertise in AI/ML or OR are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Proven research track record with multiple publications in top-tier venues.
• Deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and/or operations research.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale data analysis and algorithm development.
• Strong coding, implementation, and problem-solving skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI, machine learning, and optimization algorithms to improve the efficiency, reliability, and performance of large-scale infrastructure systems and AI supply chain.
• Drive the deployment, scaling, and continuous improvement of algorithms in production environments, supporting large-scale services.
• Identify optimization opportunities and emerging challenges from real-world infrastructure scenarios, translating them into impactful research and engineering solutions.
• Conduct cutting-edge research and publish high-quality papers in top-tier conferences and journals.

Skills

PhD candidate

AI/ML expertise

Operations research

Publications track record

Coding skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related

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:

A19508

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Responsibilities

ByteBrain is ByteDance’s AI for Infrastructure (AI4Infra) platform, dedicated to improving the efficiency, reliability, and intelligence of large-scale infrastructure systems through AI and machine learning. ByteBrain supports a wide range of infrastructure domains, including AI data center supply chains, AIOps, Operations Research and AgentOps, powering infrastructure optimization at massive scale.Why This Role Is UniqueThis role sits at the intersection of: Operations Research × AIOps × AI for InfraYou will have the opportunity to solve some of the most challenging optimization problems behind large-scale AI datacenters while pioneering the next generation of AI-powered decision-making systems, where LLMs, and optimization algorithms work together to improve efficiency, resource utilization, and operational intelligence across ByteDance's global infrastructure.

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.

• Design and develop AI, machine learning, and optimization algorithms to improve the efficiency, reliability, and performance of large-scale infrastructure systems and AI supply chain. Areas may include AIOps, operations research, software engineering, AgentOps, and system optimization.
• Drive the deployment, scaling, and continuous improvement of algorithms in production environments, supporting large-scale services.
• Identify optimization opportunities and emerging challenges from real-world infrastructure scenarios, translating them into impactful research and engineering solutions.
• Conduct cutting-edge research and publish high-quality papers in top-tier conferences and journals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Proven research track record with multiple publications in top-tier conferences or journals related to AI, machine learning, operations research, systems, or related fields.
• Deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and/or operations research, with hands-on experience in large-scale data analysis and algorithm development.
• Strong coding, implementation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to bridge research and production systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry experience applying AI and optimization techniques to real-world infrastructure challenges, such-as:

• AI data center supply chain optimization
• AI Ops and intelligent operations
• Software engineering productivity optimization
• Operations research and resource scheduling
• System tuning and performance optimization
• Large-scale infrastructure management and automation

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