ByteDance
Research Scientist Graduate (Infrastructure System Lab)- 2026 Start (PHD)
ByteDance, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Research Scientist Graduate (Infrastructure System Lab) - 2026 Start (PhD)
Join to apply for the Research Scientist Graduate (Infrastructure System Lab) - 2026 Start (PhD) role at ByteDance. Responsibilities
Do research surveys and come up with a new system and algorithm design. Develop new systems and successfully land them into production environments Be able to debug systems and measure system performance. Collaborate with mentors and other lab members. Write technical reports and publish papers. Team and Role Context
About Team: With the fast growth of ByteDance's business, ByteDance's system infrastructure is currently at a massive scale and requires versatile system solutions. Our lab collaborates with HQ teams on advanced R&D projects, focusing on LLM/AI + Infrastructure technologies, which includes both infrastructure for LLM/AI and LLM/AI for infrastructure. To name a few, we are building a new cloud-native vector index library. Our TextToSQL project ranks top on well known industry benchmarks. We also work on advanced AIOps technologies that are used by our Volcano cloud products. We hire students with great technical skills, willingness to learn and solve complex technical challenges and passion in making an impact on millions of users. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science or related fields Understand how distributed systems work, such as distributed storage and database systems. Great programming skill in one or more of the following programming languages: C/C++, Go, Java or Python Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. Preferred Qualifications
Strong past research experience in infrastructure system areas Research experience with AI and LLM Strong publication records Compensation and Benefits
For Pay Transparency: The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $129000 - $246000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that may include discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary by employment type and country. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. 10 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated on hire). The company reserves the right to modify 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. Criminal history may impact job duties and the conditional offer of employment, particularly for roles involving client contact, confidential information, and information technology access. About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. ByteDance offers products including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico, among others, with platforms in China such as Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua. Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and diverse perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and aim to create an environment that reflects the communities we reach. Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance provides reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Join to apply for the Research Scientist Graduate (Infrastructure System Lab) - 2026 Start (PhD) role at ByteDance. Responsibilities
Do research surveys and come up with a new system and algorithm design. Develop new systems and successfully land them into production environments Be able to debug systems and measure system performance. Collaborate with mentors and other lab members. Write technical reports and publish papers. Team and Role Context
About Team: With the fast growth of ByteDance's business, ByteDance's system infrastructure is currently at a massive scale and requires versatile system solutions. Our lab collaborates with HQ teams on advanced R&D projects, focusing on LLM/AI + Infrastructure technologies, which includes both infrastructure for LLM/AI and LLM/AI for infrastructure. To name a few, we are building a new cloud-native vector index library. Our TextToSQL project ranks top on well known industry benchmarks. We also work on advanced AIOps technologies that are used by our Volcano cloud products. We hire students with great technical skills, willingness to learn and solve complex technical challenges and passion in making an impact on millions of users. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science or related fields Understand how distributed systems work, such as distributed storage and database systems. Great programming skill in one or more of the following programming languages: C/C++, Go, Java or Python Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. Preferred Qualifications
Strong past research experience in infrastructure system areas Research experience with AI and LLM Strong publication records Compensation and Benefits
For Pay Transparency: The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $129000 - $246000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that may include discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary by employment type and country. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. 10 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated on hire). The company reserves the right to modify 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. Criminal history may impact job duties and the conditional offer of employment, particularly for roles involving client contact, confidential information, and information technology access. About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. ByteDance offers products including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico, among others, with platforms in China such as Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua. Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and diverse perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and aim to create an environment that reflects the communities we reach. Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance provides reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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