ByteDance
Student Researcher - (Seed Model - Vision) - 2027 Start (PhD)
San Jose, California · Internship · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be able to establish authorization to work in the United States. The company does not provide sponsorship or immigration-related benefits.
About the job
Conduct research and develop algorithms, models, and systems for vision foundation models and generative modeling.
What you'll do
- Research vision foundation models and related systems.
- Explore generative modeling methods for image and video generation and representation learning.
- Design and prototype algorithms, models, or system components, collaborating 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 and data structures; proficiency in Python or C/C++.
- Demonstrated research track record with publications in computer vision- and machine-learning-related conferences.
Nice to have
- Experience in generative modeling, including image or video generation.
- Strong problem-solving skills, independent research experience, and ability to collaborate in a research environment.
Tools
Python, C/C++
AI focus
Research and develop vision foundation models and multimodal generative models, including image generation, video generation, and representation learning.
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