ByteDance
Student Researcher - (Seed Model - AI Foundation Model Infrastructure) - 2027 Start (PhD)
Seattle, Washington · Internship · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Conduct research and prototype infrastructure and systems that improve the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of large-scale AI foundation models.
What you'll do
- Research infrastructure and systems for large-scale models.
- Explore efficiency, scalability, and reliability improvements in training, inference, compilers, and distributed systems.
- Design and prototype system components, algorithms, or frameworks, and collaborate on research directions.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills and a solid foundation in algorithms, data structures, and systems; proficiency in Python or C/C++.
- Research or internship experience related to large-scale systems, inference optimization, compilers, or performance optimization.
Nice to have
- Strong problem-solving and engineering skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a research environment.
Tools
Python, C/C++
AI focus
Research infrastructure and systems for AI foundation models, including distributed training, reinforcement learning frameworks, high-performance inference, and heterogeneous hardware compilation.
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