Research Scientist Graduate (Seed Quantum Chemistry and Machine Learning) - 2027 Start (PhD)

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

ByteDance Seed is seeking candidates to join our team in San Jose for cutting-edge research at the intersection of quantum chemistry and machine learning. You will work on developing quantum computational chemistry tools and leveraging large-scale computing infrastructure to address fundamental science questions in catalysis.

Successful applicants should be PhD-qualified with strong ML and programming skills, and be able to onboard by year-end.

Qualifications

• PhD or near-completion in physics, chemistry, mathematics, ML or related field.
• Research experience in quantum chemistry, ML or related areas.
• Strong mathematical background and solid programming skills.
• Good knowledge of ML or deep learning.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interdisciplinary research in quantum chemistry and machine learning.
• Perform theoretical analysis on ML-based quantum chemical models.
• Conduct large-scale quantum chemical simulations and verify model correctness and practicality.

Skills

Quantum chemistry

Machine learning

Programming

Education

PhD in physics/chemistry/math/ML

Tools

Python

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team:

Our team at ByteDance Seed has been focusing on developing quantum computational chemistry and machine learning tools to help us better understand some fundamental science problems, such as the mechanism of catalyst. We are looking for candidates to join our team and conduct cutting-edge research in the area of quantum chemistry using advanced machine learning and large-scale computational infrastructure.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interdisciplinary research in quantum chemistry and machine learning
• Perform theoretical analysis on machine-learning-based quantum chemical models
• Conduct large-scale quantum chemical simulations and verify the correctness and practicability of proposed models

Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD degree in physics, chemistry, mathematics, machine learning or a related discipline.
• Research experience in quantum chemistry, machine learning or related fields
• Strong background in mathematical background and solid programming skills
• Good knowledge of machine learning or deep learning
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $162000 - $316800 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.

• 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.

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