ResponsibilitiesFounded in 2023, the ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Team, is dedicated to pioneering advanced AI foundation models. Our goal is to lead in cutting-edge research and drive technological and societal advancements.With a strong commitment to AI, our research areas span deep learning, reinforcement learning, Language, Vision, Audio, AI Infra and AI Safety. Our team has labs and research positions across China, Singapore, and the US.Leveraging substantial data and computing resources and through continued investment in these domains, we have developed a proprietary general-purpose model with multimodal capabilities. In the Chinese market, Doubao models power over 50 ByteDance apps and business lines, including Doubao, Coze, and Dreamina, and is available to external enterprise clients via Volcano Engine. Today, the Doubao app stands as the most widely used AIGC application in China.Why Join UsCreation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us.Team IntroductionAs an important part behind ByteDance, our team was established to help realize our company vision, building a global platform for creation and communication. We are doing world-class work in Large Language Model (LLM) and generative AI and transferring our works into ByteDance which are used by hundreds of millions of users around the world. As a vital AI infrastructure for the company, our machine learning system integrates our most up-to-date R&D results in AI algorithms and systems. Come and join us, you will get the chance of building large-scale machine learning systems, and working with the best AI system and algorithm researchers and engineers.We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at Bytedance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance.Internships at ByteDance aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2025. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to Bytedance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.ResponsibilitiesThis internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams where you will have the opportunity to:- Design and development of resource scheduling, including model training, model evaluation and model inference in various scenarios (LLM/AIGC/NLP/CV/Speech, etc.)- Optimize orchestration of various computing resources (GPU, CPU, other heterogeneous hardware), realizing the rational use of stable resources, tidal resources, mixed resources, and multi-cloud resources- Optimize combination of computing resources, RDMA high-speed network resources, and storage resources, and giving full play to the power of large-scale distributed clusters- Support offline and online workload scheduling in global data centers integrating multi-cloud scenarios to achieve rational distributionsQualificationsMinimum Qualifications- Currently pursuing a PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.- Familiar with machine learning algorithms and platforms.- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during summer 2025.- Published papers at top conferences.- Familiar with Go/Python/Shell in Linux environment.- Familiar with at least one deep learning framework (TensorFlow, PyTorch, MXNet, or other).- Ability to work independently and complete projects from beginning to end and in a timely manner. Good communication and teamwork skills to clearly communicate technical concepts with other teammates.- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.Preferred Qualifications- Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.ByteDance Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://jobs.bytedance.com/en/legal/privacy.Job Information【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description Intern (hourly)The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $60- $60. We cover 100% premium coverage for Full-Time intern medical insurance after 90 days from the date of hire. Medical coverage only, no dental or vision coverage.Our time off and leave plans are: Paid holidays and paid sick leave. The sick leave entitlement is based on the time you join.We also provide mental and emotional health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program and provide reimbursements for your mobile phone expense. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and3. Exercising sound judgment.
