ByteDance
Research Scientist Intern (Multi-modal Agentic Databases) - 2027 Start (PhD)
San Jose, California · Internship · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline.
About the job
Conduct research and develop prototypes for multi-modal agentic database infrastructure, evaluating system performance and publishing research findings.
What you'll do
- Survey research and design new systems and algorithms.
- Develop prototypes, debug systems, and measure performance.
- Collaborate with mentors and lab members; write technical reports and publish papers.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Understanding of distributed systems.
- Strong programming skills in one or more of C/C++, Go, Java, or Python.
- Ability to conduct advanced research under supervision.
Nice to have
- Research experience in database kernels.
- Research experience with LLMs and agentic data management; at least one first-author paper in a listed conference or journal is also preferred.
Tools
C/C++, Go, Java, Python
AI focus
Research and develop infrastructure for multi-modal agentic databases, including work involving LLMs and agentic data management.
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