Research Scientist, AI Foundation

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 410,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Research Scientist in AI Foundations, where you'll be at the forefront of developing advanced AI technologies. This role focuses on AI safety and ethics, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge research that impacts millions. Collaborate with a diverse team dedicated to innovation and creativity, and enjoy a competitive salary package along with comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about AI and eager to tackle complex challenges, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time

Qualifications

• Experience in ML, NLP, LLM research and large-scale model training preferred.
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Python and problem-solving skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced AI technologies, focusing on foundation models and agents.
• Conduct research to enhance AI reliability, safety, and trustworthiness.

Skills

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Large Language Models

C/C++

Python

Problem Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Master's in Artificial Intelligence

Job description

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Responsibilities

About ByteDance

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok 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 Us

Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact-for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us.

Team Introduction

Our team at ByteDance Research is conducting research on AI foundations, with a focus on AI safety and AI ethics. We are looking for outstanding researchers to join our team and conduct cutting-edge research in AI foundations.

Responsibilities:

• Developing advanced technologies in AI, particularly AI foundation models and AI agents;
• Conducting research on the technologies of AI to make them more reliable, safe, and trustworthy;
• Contributing to the development of products in the company with regards to AI safety and AI ethics.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in research on ML, NLP, LLM, and familiarity with large-scale model training is preferred;
• Proficiency in software development and large-scale model training, fluency in C/C++ or Python, winners of competitions such as ACM/ICPC, IOI, TopCoder etc. are preferred;
• Experience with influential projects or papers in ML, NLP, LLM, is preferred;
• Excellent problem analysis and solving skills, able to effectively solve problems in technology development and applications;
• Good communication and collaboration skills, able to address technical challenges with the team and promote technological advancement.
  
  

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.

ByteDance Inc. 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://shorturl.at/cdpT2

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $224000 - $410000 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.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Software Development

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