ByteDance
Research Scientist Graduate (Foundation Model, Generative AI) - 2025 Start (PhD)
ByteDance, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
Research Scientist Graduate (Foundation Model, Generative AI) - 2025 Start (PhD) Location: San Jose Team: Technology Employment Type: Regular Job Code: A154889 Responsibilities
Conduct cutting-edge research and development in foundation models and multimodal machine learning, especially in generative AI (e.g., image, video, or 3D generation). The primary objective is to research cutting-edge video generation technology through innovation. Develop the foundation model to enhance the strategic advantages for ByteDance products. Explore new downstream products with artificial intelligence technology at its core. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Final year Ph.D or recent Ph.D graduates in Computer Science or related engineering field. Highly competent in algorithms and programming; strong coding skills in Python and PyTorch. Work and collaborate well with team members. Preferred Qualifications Candidates with publications in top-tier venues such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, SIGGRAPH or Multimedia. Hands-on coding experience in deep learning frameworks and large-scale training experience. Experience in large-scale image and video processing and curation, particularly with foundation models. Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $187,040 - $438,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. Benefits
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. Additional Considerations
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 adversely affect job duties, potentially resulting in withdrawal of a conditional offer, such as: Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues. Handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secrets, and access to information technology systems. Exercising sound judgment. About Doubao (Seed)
Founded in 2023, ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Team is dedicated to pioneering advanced AI foundation models with the goal of leading in cutting-edge research and driving technological and societal advancements. Our research spans deep learning, reinforcement learning, Language, Vision, Audio, AI Infra and AI Safety, with labs and research positions across China, Singapore, and the US. Why Join ByteDance
ByteDance aims to inspire creativity and connect people through innovative products. We foster curiosity, humility, and a day-one mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for our company and users. Join us to grow with great people. Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to an inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their skills and perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and strive to reflect the communities we reach. Reasonable Accommodation
We provide 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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Research Scientist Graduate (Foundation Model, Generative AI) - 2025 Start (PhD) Location: San Jose Team: Technology Employment Type: Regular Job Code: A154889 Responsibilities
Conduct cutting-edge research and development in foundation models and multimodal machine learning, especially in generative AI (e.g., image, video, or 3D generation). The primary objective is to research cutting-edge video generation technology through innovation. Develop the foundation model to enhance the strategic advantages for ByteDance products. Explore new downstream products with artificial intelligence technology at its core. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Final year Ph.D or recent Ph.D graduates in Computer Science or related engineering field. Highly competent in algorithms and programming; strong coding skills in Python and PyTorch. Work and collaborate well with team members. Preferred Qualifications Candidates with publications in top-tier venues such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, SIGGRAPH or Multimedia. Hands-on coding experience in deep learning frameworks and large-scale training experience. Experience in large-scale image and video processing and curation, particularly with foundation models. Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $187,040 - $438,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. Benefits
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. Additional Considerations
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 adversely affect job duties, potentially resulting in withdrawal of a conditional offer, such as: Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues. Handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secrets, and access to information technology systems. Exercising sound judgment. About Doubao (Seed)
Founded in 2023, ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Team is dedicated to pioneering advanced AI foundation models with the goal of leading in cutting-edge research and driving technological and societal advancements. Our research spans deep learning, reinforcement learning, Language, Vision, Audio, AI Infra and AI Safety, with labs and research positions across China, Singapore, and the US. Why Join ByteDance
ByteDance aims to inspire creativity and connect people through innovative products. We foster curiosity, humility, and a day-one mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for our company and users. Join us to grow with great people. Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to an inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their skills and perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and strive to reflect the communities we reach. Reasonable Accommodation
We provide 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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