ByteDance
Student Researcher [Seed LLM Horizon – Memory, Personalization & Evolving Agent]
ByteDance, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Student Researcher [Seed LLM Horizon – Memory, Personalization & Evolving Agent] - 2026 Start (PhD)
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Student Researcher [Seed LLM Horizon – Memory, Personalization & Evolving Agent] - 2026 Start (PhD)
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ByteDance Responsibilities
Explore methodologies for evaluating personalized evolving agents. Study how to teach models to use memory, including learning to use memory via reinforcement learning. Investigate approaches for learning to evolve, focusing on making agents continuously stronger and more personalized through interacting with users and environments. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related field. Research experience in one or more of the following: reinforcement learning, LLM agents, memory systems, tool use, or interactive learning. Strong coding skills and proficiency with modern deep learning frameworks. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, with publications in top-tier ML/AI conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, etc. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with long-horizon reasoning, multi-turn tasks, or asynchronous agent behavior. Familiarity with agent evaluation, personalization, or real-world tool integration. Background in building or analyzing large-scale agent training pipelines. Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, research-driven team environment. Job Information
Compensation: Hourly Intern rate described as $65 per hour. Benefits may vary by location. Interns have day-one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more, plus 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half). Housing allowance may apply if not remote. For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. About Doubao (Seed)
Founded in 2023, the ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Team is dedicated to pioneering advanced AI foundation models with goals to lead in cutting-edge research and drive technological and societal advancements, across labs in China, Singapore, and the US. Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and aim to reflect the communities we reach. Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance provides reasonable accommodations in recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request Seniority level
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Student Researcher [Seed LLM Horizon – Memory, Personalization & Evolving Agent] - 2026 Start (PhD)
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ByteDance Responsibilities
Explore methodologies for evaluating personalized evolving agents. Study how to teach models to use memory, including learning to use memory via reinforcement learning. Investigate approaches for learning to evolve, focusing on making agents continuously stronger and more personalized through interacting with users and environments. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related field. Research experience in one or more of the following: reinforcement learning, LLM agents, memory systems, tool use, or interactive learning. Strong coding skills and proficiency with modern deep learning frameworks. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, with publications in top-tier ML/AI conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, etc. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with long-horizon reasoning, multi-turn tasks, or asynchronous agent behavior. Familiarity with agent evaluation, personalization, or real-world tool integration. Background in building or analyzing large-scale agent training pipelines. Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, research-driven team environment. Job Information
Compensation: Hourly Intern rate described as $65 per hour. Benefits may vary by location. Interns have day-one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more, plus 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half). Housing allowance may apply if not remote. For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. About Doubao (Seed)
Founded in 2023, the ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Team is dedicated to pioneering advanced AI foundation models with goals to lead in cutting-edge research and drive technological and societal advancements, across labs in China, Singapore, and the US. Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and aim to reflect the communities we reach. Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance provides reasonable accommodations in recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Internship Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries: Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ByteDance. Get notified about new Student Researcher jobs in
San Jose, CA .
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