Algorithm Engineer (Multiple Positions)

4 Months ago • 1 Years + • Research & Development • $145,000 PA - $250,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance seeks Algorithm Engineers to design and implement innovative multi-modal LLMs for its apps, focusing on safety and trustworthiness. Responsibilities include researching and experimenting to refine model architecture and training, developing algorithms for content policy enforcement, and surveying state-of-the-art research in content moderation and AI. The ideal candidate will have experience in cross-platform C++ development, programming with SQL, Python, and Java, version control, Unix/Linux, and the full software development lifecycle. This role involves building automation tools and scripts for back-end and cloud-native projects.
Must have:
  • Cross-platform C++ development
  • SQL, Python, Java programming
  • Version control (Git, etc.)
  • Unix/Linux OS experience
  • Full SDLC experience
  • Automation tool building
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays and sick days
  • Paid Personal Time

Job Details

Responsibilities
About ByteDance Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join Us Creation 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. About the Team Our team plays a crucial role in ensuring the company’s success. We seek people who are willing to learn and put in the effort to solve problems. Our challenges are not your regular day-to-day problems - you’ll be part of a team that’s developing new solutions to new challenges. It’s working fast, at scale, and we’re making a difference. We are looking for talents to join us on this exciting journey! Responsibilities Design and implement an innovative multi-modal LLM specifically engineered for app’s distinct content, with a strong emphasis on safety and trustworthiness. Conduct rigorous research and experimentation to refine the model's architecture, training pipeline, and performance metrics. Develop and implement innovative algorithms for content policy enforcement, elevating the platform's content integrity and user experience. Survey state-of-the-art research papers in the field of content moderation and AI, identifying relevant methodologies and techniques to integrate into the auto moderation pipeline.
Qualifications
Qualifications Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Machine Learning, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related field, and 1 year of related work experience. Of the required experience, must have 1 year of experience in each of the following: Cross platform C++ development experience with iOS, Android, PC, and Web applications; Programming using SQL, Python, and Java; Version control of codebase using Pipeline, Bash, or Git; Using Unix/Linux operating system; Working across all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering and analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance of back-end and cloud native projects; and Building automation tools and scripts. Type: Full time, 40 hours/week Location: San Jose, CA Salary Range: $145000 - $250000 per year To Apply, click the apply button below. Contact lpresumes@bytedance.com if you have difficulty submitting resume through the website. ByteDance Inc. 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 bring joy. 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 lpresumes@bytedance.com. #LI-DNI #IND-DNI
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $145000 - $250000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

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) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 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.

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; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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