Student Researcher (Multimodal Interaction and World Model - Seed) - 2027 Start Seed Foundation[...]

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

ByteDance's Seed team in San Jose invites a motivated student to join as a Research Engineering Intern. You will support research and development of foundation models and systems, experiment with model improvements, and implement algorithms with teammates.

We value strong coding skills (Python or C/C++) and coursework or projects in machine learning. This internship offers hands-on exposure to multimodal research within a global tech company.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong coding skills and understanding of data structures and algorithms, proficient in Python or C/C++.
• Experience with machine learning or related areas through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated research track record with publications in conferences related to multimodal learning, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support research and development of foundation models and systems.
• Experiment with model improvements and evaluation methods.
• Implement algorithms, models, or system components.
• Collaborate with team members on research and engineering tasks.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Data structures & algorithms

Machine learning basics

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Math/Engineering

Job description

Join us as we work together to inspire creativity and enrich life around the globe.

Location:

San Jose

Team:

Technology

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A170510

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Responsibilities

• Support research and development of foundation models and systems.
• Experiment with model improvements and evaluation methods.
• Implement algorithms, models, or system components.
• Collaborate with team members on research and engineering tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong coding skills and understanding of data structures and algorithms, proficient in Python or C/C++.
• Experience with machine learning or related areas through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated research track record with publications in conferences related to multimodal learning, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Job Information

About Doubao (Seed)

Established in 2023, the ByteDance Seed team is dedicated to pioneering new paths toward artificial general intelligence. We aspire to advance the frontier of intelligence to drive progress for both technology and society.

With a long‑term vision for the AI sector, the Seed team's research spans MLLM, GenMedia, AI for Science, and Robotics. We maintain a global presence with laboratories and career opportunities across China, Singapore, and the United States. To date, we have launched industry‑leading general foundation models and cutting‑edge multimodal capabilities. Our technology powers over 50 application scenarios — including Doubao, Jimeng, TRAE, Dola and Dreamnia — and serves enterprise customers through Volcano Engine and BytePlus. Third‑party data shows that the Doubao App ranks first in user volume in the Chinese market, while Doubao foundation models lead the industry in average daily token consumption.

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