ByteDance · 16 hours ago
Research Scientist in Large Language Model Graduate (Seed-LLM)- 2026 Start (PhD)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$119K/yr - $259K/yrByteDance is a leading tech company dedicated to pioneering advanced AI foundation models. The role involves exploring large-scale models and optimizing systems, as well as conducting in-depth research to enhance applications in various scenarios.
ContentData MiningInternetSocial Media
Responsibilities
Explore large-scale models and optimize systems to the extreme
Data construction, instruction tuning, preference alignment, and model optimization
Implementation of relevant applications, including content generation, reasoning, code generation, etc
In-depth research and exploration of more usage scenarios in future life
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field
Excellent coding ability, data structures, and fundamental algorithm skills, proficient in C/C++ or Python, winners of competitions such as ACM/ICPC, NOI/IOI, Top Coder, Kaggle, etc
Familiar with NLP, CV-related algorithms, technologies, and familiar with large-scale model training and RL algorithms
Candidates who have led influential projects or papers in the field of large-scale models
Preferred
Excellent problem analysis and solving skills, able to deeply solve problems in large-scale model training and application
Good communication and collaboration skills, able to explore new technologies with the team and promote technological progress
Benefits
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
2025-11-20Secondary Market· $300M
2024-07-25Secondary Market
2023-03-14Secondary Market· $100M
Leadership Team
Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
Recent News
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