Research Scientist, AI for Infra

undefined ago • All levels • Research Development • $137,750 PA - $237,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Infrastructure System Lab at ByteDance is seeking a Research Scientist for its AI for Infra team. This role involves building next-generation AI-native data infrastructure, specifically contributing to ByteBrain, a platform leveraging AI, ML, LLM, and OR techniques to optimize system performance and reduce costs for ByteDance's internal infrastructure and Volcano Engine Cloud. The scientist will conduct research, design and implement architecture, explore state-of-the-art methods, and collaborate with teams to drive business and research impact.
Must have:
  • Research in the direction of AIOps, AI4DB/Storage/Networking, AI4OR, LLM, NLP&Knowledge Base.
  • Design and implement ByteBrain architecture and modules that support the above directions.
  • Explore and implement the state-of-the-art methods in the field of AI for systems.
  • Collaborate with current and potential teams and BUs to explore more business and research directions and impact.
  • Write high quality papers and patent applications.
Good to have:
  • Strong skills in communication, cooperation, and promotion; established experience in upgrading the company's technology stack to the next generation
  • Experience with infrastructure systems, such as cloud computing, database, storage, networking, etc, is a plus
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time

Job Details

About the Team

The Infrastructure System Lab is a hybrid research and engineering group focused on building next-generation AI-native data infrastructure. ByteBrain is a platform that provides AI services for infrastructure at Bytedance. The goal is to leverage AI to automatically optimize system performance and reduce labor and resource costs. ByteBrain integrates machine learning, LLM and OR techniques to support both internal infrastructure at ByteDance and the Volcano Engine Cloud.

Responsibilities

  • Research in the direction of AIOps, AI4DB/Storage/Networking, AI4OR, LLM, NLP&Knowledge Base.
  • Design and implement ByteBrain architecture and modules that support the above directions.
  • Explore and implement the state-of-the-art methods in the field of AI for systems.
  • Collaborate with current and potential teams and BUs to explore more business and research directions and impact.
  • Write high quality papers and patent applications.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree with strong publications in the related field
  • Deep understanding of AI and machine learning methodology and practice
  • Expert in at least one major programming language such as C++, Java, Python, Go, etc

Preferred Qualification:

  • Strong skills in communication, cooperation, and promotion; established experience in upgrading the company's technology stack to the next generation
  • Experience with infrastructure systems, such as cloud computing, database, storage, networking, etc, is a plus

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually):

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $137750 - $237500 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.

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, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, 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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