Research Scientist, AI Foundation

1 Minute ago • All levels • Research Development • $224,000 PA - $410,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The ByteDance Research team is seeking an outstanding Research Scientist to conduct cutting-edge research in AI foundations, with a focus on AI safety and ethics. Responsibilities include developing advanced AI foundation models and agents, ensuring their reliability and trustworthiness, and contributing to product development. Candidates should possess excellent problem analysis, solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Proficiency in software development and large-scale model training, along with fluency in C/C++ or Python, are also key.
Must have:
  • Develop advanced technologies in AI, particularly AI foundation models and AI agents.
  • Conduct research on AI technologies to make them more reliable, safe, and trustworthy.
  • Contribute to product development regarding AI safety and AI ethics.
  • Proficiency in software development and large-scale model training.
  • Fluency in C/C++ or Python.
  • Excellent problem analysis and solving skills.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills.
Good to have:
  • Experience in research on ML, NLP, LLM
  • Familiarity with large-scale model training
  • Experience with influential projects or papers in ML, NLP, LLM
  • Winners of competitions such as ACM/ICPC, IOI, TopCoder
Perks:
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • 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

Responsibilities

Our team at ByteDance Research is conducting research on AI foundations, with a focus on AI safety and AI ethics. We are looking for outstanding researchers to join our team and conduct cutting-edge research in AI foundations. Responsibilities:

1. Developing advanced technologies in AI, particularly AI foundation models and AI agents;

2. Conducting research on the technologies of AI to make them more reliable, safe, and trustworthy;

3. Contributing to the development of products in the company with regards to AI safety and AI ethics.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Experience in research on ML, NLP, LLM, and familiarity with large-scale model training is preferred;

2. Proficiency in software development and large-scale model training, fluency in C/C++ or Python, winners of competitions such as ACM/ICPC, IOI, TopCoder etc. are preferred;

3. Experience with influential projects or papers in ML, NLP, LLM, is preferred;

4. Excellent problem analysis and solving skills, able to effectively solve problems in technology development and applications;

5. Good communication and collaboration skills, able to address technical challenges with the team and promote technological advancement.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually):

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $224000 - $410000 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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