Research Scientist, Responsible AI

2 Months ago • All levels • Artificial Intelligence • $224,000 PA - $410,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance Research seeks a Research Scientist in Responsible AI to develop advanced technologies in AI foundation models and agents. The role involves researching AI reliability, safety, and trustworthiness, contributing to product development concerning AI safety and ethics. Responsibilities include developing AI technologies, ensuring AI reliability and safety, and contributing to product development regarding AI safety and ethics. Ideal candidates possess experience in ML, NLP, and LLMs, proficiency in software development (C/C++ or Python), and a strong publication record. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential.
Must have:
  • Experience in ML, NLP, LLM
  • Proficiency in C/C++ or Python
  • Experience with large-scale model training
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • ACM/ICPC, IOI, TopCoder wins
  • Influential projects or papers in ML/NLP/LLM
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Wellbeing benefits

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. Team Introduction Our team at ByteDance Research is conducting research on Responsible AI, particularly from the viewpoint of AI agents and AI foundation models. We are looking for outstanding researchers to join our team and conduct cutting-edge research in the area. 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. 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 $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.

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