Research Scientist - AI Foundation Model Infra (PhD)

ByteDance; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 232,560 - 427,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and sick days

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a Research Scientist in AI Foundation Model Infrastructure to join their Seattle team. The candidate will be responsible for designing and building infrastructure for large-scale model training, optimizing distributed systems, and improving system efficiency. Currently pursuing a PhD with expertise in C/C++ or Python is required.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $232,560 – $427,500 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD with an expected graduation date in 2027.
• Excellent coding ability and proficient in C/C++ or Python.
• Experience in distributed systems or ML infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable infrastructure for large-scale model training.
• Optimize distributed training systems across compute, memory, and communication.
• Improve system reliability and efficiency for large-scale workloads.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Distributed systems

Education

PhD in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related field

Job description

ByteDance is seeking a Research Scientist in AI Foundation Model Infrastructure to join their Seattle team. The candidate will be responsible for designing and building infrastructure for large-scale model training, optimizing distributed systems, and improving system efficiency. Currently pursuing a PhD with expertise in C/C++ or Python is required.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $232,560 – $427,500 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time.