Research Scientist - Seed Responsible AI San Jose Regular

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 244,800 - 588,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is hiring a Research Scientist in San Jose to develop advanced AI technologies, focusing on reliability and ethics. The ideal candidate will have research experience in ML, NLP, and large-scale model training, alongside strong coding skills in C/C++ or Python.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $244,800 to $588,000 annually, with potential for bonuses and stock units, making it an attractive opportunity in the AI field.

Qualifications

• Experience researching ML, NLP, and LLM.
• Proficient in C/C++ or Python; coding and algorithm skills required.
• Strong problem-analysis and solving skills in tech development.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced technologies in AI, focusing on safety and ethics.
• Conduct research to enhance AI reliability and trustworthiness.
• Contribute to product development emphasizing AI safety.

Skills

Machine Learning Research

Natural Language Processing

Large-scale Model Training

C/C++ or Python Proficiency

Problem Analysis

Communication Skills

Job description

Research Scientist - Seed Responsible AI

Location: San Jose

Team: Technology

Employment Type: Regular

Job Code: A248193

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced technologies in AI, particularly foundation models and agents.
• Conduct research to improve AI reliability, safety, and trustworthiness.
• Contribute to the development of company products with a focus on AI safety and ethics.

Qualifications

• Experience researching ML, NLP, LLM and familiarity with large‑scale model training.
• Excellent coding ability, data structures, and algorithm skills; proficient in C/C++ or Python. Prior competition wins (ACM/ICPC, IOI, TopCoder) preferred.
• Experience with impactful projects or papers in ML, NLP, or LLM.
• Strong problem‑analysis and solving skills in technology development and applications.
• Good communication and collaboration skills; ability to address technical challenges and promote advancement.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position in San Jose is $244,800 – $588,000 annually. Additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units may be awarded.

Eligibility for Candidates with Criminal History

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal or external clients and/or colleagues.
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secrets.
3. Exercising sound judgment.