Software Engineer Graduate (Data-Speech-Product RD-Engineering-US) - 2027 Start

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking an AI Model Optimization Engineer to design and implement techniques to speed up AI models, improve efficiency, and simplify deployment at scale. You will collaborate with research and engineering to push performance in production.

Responsibilities include developing optimization algorithms, benchmarking, and optimizing GPU pipelines across distributed systems. A strong background in Python/C++, DL frameworks, and ML compilers is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in computer engineering or related field.
• Strong coding skills in Python and C++.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks and distributed training systems.
• Familiarity with GPU programming (CUDA, Triton, or similar) and ML compilers like TVM/XLA/TensorRT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement model optimization algorithms (quantization, pruning, distillation, efficient architectures).
• Build and maintain performance benchmarking frameworks for large-scale training and inference.
• Optimize training and inference pipelines on GPUs and across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with ML researchers to productionize optimized models.
• Stay current with research in model efficiency, compilers, and systems.

Skills

Python

C++

GPU programming (CUDA)

Deep learning frameworks

Distributed training systems

ML compilers familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering or related

Tools

TVM

XLA

TensorRT

CUDA

Job description

Responsibilities

The Speech team's mission is to empower interaction and creation using speech & audio related technologies. The team focuses on cutting-edge R&D in areas like speech & audio, music processing, natural language understanding and multimodal deep learning. We are looking for top talents to work on these exciting technologies, integrate them into various products and ultimately bring joy to our global user base!

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.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

We are seeking a passionate AI Model Optimization Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design and implement cutting-edge techniques to make AI models faster, more efficient, and easier to deploy at scale. You will collaborate across research and engineering to push the limits of AI performance in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement algorithms for model optimization, including quantization, pruning, knowledge distillation, and efficient architectures.


• Build and maintain performance benchmarking frameworks for large-scale training and inference.


• Optimize training and inference pipelines on GPUs and across distributed systems.


• Collaborate with ML researchers to transition optimized models into production.


• Stay current with the latest research in model efficiency, compilers, and systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's/ Master's degree in computer engineering or a related discipline.


• Strong coding skills in Python and C++.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with deep learning frameworks and distributed training systems.


• Solid understanding of computer architecture, parallel computing, and GPU acceleration.


• Familiarity with GPU programming (CUDA, Triton, or similar) is a plus.


• Familiarity with ML compilers (e.g., TVM, XLA, TensorRT) is a plus.


• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

As a condition of employment, all successful candidates must be able to establish authorization to work in the United States. For this position, the Company does not provide sponsorship or any immigration-related benefits.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $128000 - $256000 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

• 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