Tech Lead - Architect / Researcher - DPU

5 Months ago • 5-10 Years • Research Development • $224,000 PA - $560,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's DPU team seeks a Tech Lead - Architect/Researcher to lead the architecture of next-generation kernel/virtualization/container systems based on DPU. This role involves researching and architecting DPU software/hardware for CPU and GPU-centric infrastructure, optimizing monitoring systems, exploring GPU virtualization and high-performance storage, and accelerating data center workloads (AI/ML, databases, serverless computing, etc.). Strong Linux kernel expertise, cloud services knowledge, and data center infrastructure understanding are essential. Experience in software-hardware co-design and familiarity with GPU programming, SPDK, and DPDK are highly preferred.
Must have:
  • Linux kernel proficiency (memory, KVM, scheduler, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of Cloud Services & AI applications
  • Data center infrastructure knowledge (network, hardware, server architecture)
  • x86 & ARM CPU architecture familiarity
  • System-level design experience
Good to have:
  • 5+ years in software-hardware co-design
  • GPU CUDA programming, SPDK, DPDK experience
  • Virtualization file system (virtfs), CXL memory technologies knowledge
  • PhD preferred
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays

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. About the Team The ByteDance DPU team is committed to building the computing infrastructure foundation of ByteDance and Volcano Engine Public Cloud. The team is committed to the architecture, development and cutting-edge research of software and hardware technologies (compute/network/storage) for Cloud & AI computing. The key technologies include virtualization Hypervisor, in-house high-performance userspace network protocol, high-speed interconnection, virtual network switch, high-performance storage, GPU virtualization/scheduling etc. Responsibilities - Responsible for the architecture of the next generation kernel/virtualization/container based on DPU and exploration of frontend technologies. - Responsible for the research and architecture of DPU software and hardware for both CPU-centric and GPU-centric infrastructure. - Responsible for optimizing the architecture, development, and performance of the monitoring system for CPU, network, storage, kernel in the data center infrastructure. - Responsible for cutting-edge exploration, architecture, development, and optimization of GPU virtualization and high performance storage & memory systems. - Responsible for the acceleration architecture for typical workloads in data center infrastructure such as AI/ML, databases, Serverless Computing, Big Data, etc.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification - Familiar with Linux kernel, proficient in kernel subsystems, such as memory, KVM, scheduler, Cgroup, network, storage, file system and other modules, and have relevant practical experience; - Have a deep understanding of Cloud Services & AI applications, including but not limited to Database Systems, Big data, Distributed Storage, Serverless computing, AI/ML inference & training, etc. - Familiar with data center infrastructure network traffic, understands IDC hardware, core components, and server architecture, and has system-level design experience for end-to-end performance, cost, and stability. - Familiar with x86 & ARM CPU architecture, familiar with CPU underlying performance tuning, understanding of network and storage protocols. Those who understand PCIE/RDMA/smartNIC technologies are preferred; Preferred Qualification - 5 years of experience in software-hardware co-design is preferred, with specific experience in developing distributed computing systems, high-speed interconnection, and distributed storage. - Familiar with GPU CUDA programming, userspace storage technology SPDK, network technology DPDK. Those who understand virtualization file system virtfs, CXL memory technologies are preferred; - With a research background and formal research training, a PhD is preferred 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 - $560000 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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