Software Engineer, Model Inference

2 Months ago • 2 Years + • Research & Development • Monetization • $137,750 PA - $237,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's Speech team seeks a Software Engineer for Model Inference to enhance user experience across its products using innovative audio and music generation technologies. Responsibilities include designing and developing large-scale AI systems, optimizing speech & audio ML models for lower latency (backend server deployment), developing core libraries in C/C++, collaborating with researchers, and building automation frameworks. The ideal candidate possesses strong C/C++ skills, deep learning expertise (PyTorch/TensorFlow), and experience with performance optimization techniques. The role demands proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and system performance tuning within a Linux environment.
Must have:
  • C/C++ development experience
  • Deep learning framework experience (PyTorch/TensorFlow)
  • System performance tuning and optimization
  • Data structures and algorithms expertise
  • Large-scale AI system design and development
Good to have:
  • Quantization, SSE/AVX/NEON, Assembly, GPU optimization
  • Speech-related technologies (audio features, encoders/decoders)
  • Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off (holidays, sick days, personal time)

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 The Speech team's mission is to empower content interaction and creation using speech & audio related technologies. The team focuses on cutting-edge R&D in areas like speech & audio, music processing, natural language understanding and multimodal deep learning. We are looking for top talents to work on these exciting technologies, integrate them into various products and ultimately bring joy to our global user base! Responsibilities We are seeking inventive and passionate talents to play a pivotal role in our ambitious generative AI projects, with a specific focus on enhancing user experience of all ByteDance-related products through innovative audio and music generation technologies. This position is not just about technical expertise; it's about crafting memorable, engaging experiences that resonate with billions of users worldwide. The ideal candidate will be at the forefront of AI/ML innovation, blending a deep understanding of deep learning technology with comprehensive engineering efforts of model inference. The major responsibilities include: - Responsible for the design and development of the architecture of large-scale AI systems, solving technical difficulties such as high concurrency, high reliability, and high scalability of the system. - Optimize speech & audio machine learning models for lower latency, targeting backend server deployment. - Develop core libraries in C/C++. - Work with researchers to land advanced technologies to ByteDance products. - Build automation frameworks and tools to ensure high engineering quality and efficiency.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - At least 2 years of professional coding experience in C/C++ and solid software engineering background. - Proficient in data structure and algorithm design, and familiar with system performance tuning and Linux development environment; - Experience with standard deep learning frameworks, e.g. Pytorch and Tensorflow. - Understanding of basic deep learning algorithms. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in one or more topics in performance optimization, such as quantization, SSE/AVX/NEON, Assembly and GPU optimization, is preferred. - Experience in one or more topics in speech-related technologies, such as audio features, audio encoder and decoder, is preferred; - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, multi-functional environment. 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 $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.

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