ByteDance · 7 hours ago
Research Scientist Graduate (Foundation Model-Music) - 2026 Start（PhD）
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$187K/yr - $360K/yrByteDance is a pioneering company focused on advanced AI foundation models. The role involves conducting machine learning research in music understanding and generation, transferring technologies to products, and exploring new music intelligence technologies.
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Responsibilities
Conduct cutting-edge machine learning research and development in music understanding and generation
Transfer advanced technologies to ByteDance products
Explore new products with music intelligence technology at its core
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. graduate with a background in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field
Experience in one or more areas of deep learning and music intelligence, including but not limited to: Deep generative models, Representation learning, Sequence classification, Music information retrieval and source separation, Speech recognition and synthesis, Natural language processing
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred
Publications in top-tier venues such as NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, ICASSP, INTERSPEECH, ACL, EMNLP, ISMIR
Familiar with deep learning frameworks such as Tensorflow and PyTorch
Highly competent in algorithms and programming; Strong coding skills in Python and C/C++
Familiar with large-scale training and data processing
Familiar with engineering principles and best practices
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment
Benefits
Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
Company
ByteDance
ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
Founded in 2012
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8BKey Investors
Capital TodayG42Tiger Global Management
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Leadership Team
Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
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