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ByteDance

Researcher-Large Language Models, Applied Machine Learning Seattle Regular

ByteDance, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Overview Join us as we work together to inspire creativity and enrich life around the globe.

Location:

Seattle

Team:

Technology

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A19721

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Responsibilities About the Team: The Applied Machine Learning Enterprise AI Foundation US team drives the design, development, and operation of MaaS solutions in the US and overseas of mainland China. We are a product team that builds full stack end-to-end solutions covering text and multi-modality LLM algorithms, prompting engineering, LLM model alignment, and intelligent agents, etc. for a wide range of application domains. We build products that facilitate development of LLM applications and landing into production. We are actively seeking talented Software and Algorithm Engineers specializing in prompt engineering, RAG, multi-agents, post-train, RL, Robotics to join our team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge research and development of advanced techniques for LLM solutions including model fine-tuning, evaluation, inference, alignment, prompt engineering, intelligent agent, etc., to ensure we have the ability to run current and future models at increasingly high scale with unprecedented efficiency.

lead the creation of next-generation, high-capacity LLM platforms and innovative products.

work closely with cross-functional teams to plan and implement projects harnessing LLMs for diverse purposes and vertical domains.

maintain a deep passion for contributing to the success of large models in an innovative and fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D./Master in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.

Strong understanding of cutting-edge LLM research (e.g., long context, multi-modality, alignment research, agent ecosystem, etc.) and practical expertise in implementing these systems.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Rust, or C++ and experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, DeepSpeed, Megatron, vLLM, etc.).

Strong understanding of distributed computing frameworks & performance tuning for training/finetuning/inference. Familiarity with PEFT, RL, MoE, CoT or Langchain is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent problem-solving skills and a creative mindset to address complex AI challenges. Demonstrated ability to drive research projects from idea to implementation, producing tangible outcomes.

Published research papers or contributions to the LLM community would be a significant plus.

Experience with inference tuning and inference acceleration. Deep understanding of GPU and/or other AI accelerators, experience with large-scale AI networks, PyTorch 2.0 and similar technologies.

Experience with large-scale machine learning systems scheduling and orchestration, familiar with Kubernetes and Docker.

Experience with evaluation of AI systems, LLM application & agent development is desirable.

Job Information About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion 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.

Reasonable Accommodation ByteDance 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://tinyurl.com/RA-request

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