Research Scientist Graduate (Infrastructure System Lab) - 2025 Start (PhD)

3 Months ago • All levels • Network Engineering • $144,000 PA - $250,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's Infrastructure System Lab is seeking talented Research Scientists with a PhD to join their team in 2025. You'll be involved in cutting-edge infrastructure system innovations in areas like compute, storage, database, and networking. Responsibilities include conducting research, developing prototypes, debugging systems, collaborating with mentors, writing technical reports, and publishing papers. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of distributed systems, exceptional programming skills in languages like C/C++, Go, Java, or Python, and prior research experience in infrastructure systems.
Must have:
  • PhD in Computer Science or related fields
  • Understanding of distributed systems
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++, Go, Java, or Python
Good to have:
  • Strong past research experience in infrastructure system areas
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
  • Short/Long term Disability, Life and AD&D insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • Paid time off, sick days, parental leave
  • 401K company match
  • Gym and cellphone service reimbursements
  • Mental and emotional health benefits

Job Details

Responsibilities
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, 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. Team Introduction The infrastructure system lab works on cutting edge infrastructure system innovations, including but not limited to compute, storage, database, networking, etc. We look for exceptional both new graduates and experienced professionals to join our team, which is composed of talents from many top companies. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2025. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with ByteDance Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following start dates below: 1. January 15, 2025 2. February 5, 2025 3. March 4, 2025 4. May 20, 2025 5. June 17, 2025 6. July 15, 2025 7. August 12, 2025 8.September 3, 2025 We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. Candidates can apply for a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you applied for. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Responsibilities: - Do research surveys and come up with a new system and algorithm design. - Develop prototyping systems. - Be able to debug systems and measure system performance. - Collaborate with mentors and other lab members. - Write technical reports and publish papers.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science or related fields - Understand how distributed systems work, such as distributed computing and 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 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 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 https://shorturl.at/cdpT2 By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://jobs.bytedance.com/en/legal/privacy
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $144000 - $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.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. 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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