Research Scientist in Large Multimodal Models Applications - San Diego

5 Months ago • All levels • Monetization • $168,336 PA - $322,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's Multimedia Lab is seeking a Research Scientist in Large Multimodal Models Applications. This role involves developing and optimizing multimedia algorithms based on large multimodal models, including video understanding, quality assessment, processing, and compression. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Diffusion, LLM, and other advanced models, along with experience in CV algorithms like GAN, VAE, and Diffusion. The role includes exploring the implementation of large multimodal models in applications like short video streaming and transcoding.
Must have:
  • Proficiency in Diffusion, LLM, and large multimodal models.
  • Experience with model training, tuning, and application.
  • Familiarity with computer vision (CV) algorithms.
  • Experience with NLP and RL algorithms.
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of models like Transformer, BERT, and GPT.
  • Leading impactful projects in large multimodal models.
  • Publications in top conferences like NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML.
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
  • 75% premium coverage for dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
  • Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO)
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 12 weeks of paid Parental leave
  • 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability
  • Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra
  • 401K company match
  • Gym and cellphone service reimbursements

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 and Helo 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 Multimedia Lab's mission is to promote cutting-edge research in multimedia (including, but not limited to image/video data processing, compression and transmission), and to transfer technologies into our products for better serving our hundreds of millions of users. We are looking for exceptional individuals from all area of multimedia processing/compression/transmission, who have a track record of research excellence, a passion to shape the future of multimedia processing, and the potential to become an outstanding leader in the field. Responsibilities 1. Contribute to the research and development of multimedia algorithms based on large multimodal models, including but not limited to video understanding, quality assessment, video processing and enhancement, and video compression. 2. Optimize and accelerate the performance of algorithms related to large multimodal models. 3. Explore the implementation of large multimodal models in multimedia applications, such as short video streaming, video transcoding, live streaming, etc. 4. Conduct advanced academic research on large multimodal models and publish findings in top international conferences and journals.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification 1. Proficiency in Diffusion, LLM, and other advanced large multimodal models; experience with model training, tuning, and application. 2. Familiarity with computer vision (CV) algorithms, including GAN, VAE, and Diffusion for AIGC. Preferred Qualification 1. Experience with NLP and RL algorithms, and knowledge of models such as Transformer, BERT, and GPT is preferred. 2. A history of leading impactful projects in large multimodal models or publishing in top conferences (NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, etc.) is advantageous. 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. 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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $168336 - $322200 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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