Software Engineer Intern

1 Month ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

This is an internship opportunity with the ByteDance Seed team, focused on developing advanced AI foundation models. The intern will be involved in designing and developing resource scheduling systems for model training, evaluation, and inference across various scenarios. This involves optimizing computing resources, high-speed networks, and storage in global data centers. The internship will last for 12 weeks starting in May/June 2025. The team aims to push the boundaries of AI research and its applications.
Must have:
  • Currently pursuing a PhD in a related technical discipline.
  • Familiar with machine learning algorithms and platforms.
  • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during summer 2025.
  • Familiar with Go/Python/Shell in Linux environment.
  • Familiar with at least one deep learning framework.
Good to have:
  • Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
Perks:
  • Day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more.
  • 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time.

Job Details

Responsibilities
Team Introduction Established in 2023, the ByteDance Seed team is dedicated to discovering new approaches to general intelligence, and pushing the boundaries of AI. Our research spans large language models, speech, vision, world models, AI infrastructure, next-generation interfaces and more. With a long-term vision and determination in AI, the ByteDance Seed team remains committed to foundational research. We aim to become a world-class AI research team that drives real technological progress and delivers societal benefits. With labs across China, Singapore, and the U.S., our team has already released industry-leading general-purpose large models and advanced multimodal capabilities, powering over 50 real-world applications — including Doubao, Coze, and Jimeng. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at Bytedance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance. Internships at ByteDance aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2025. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to Bytedance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities This internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams where you will have the opportunity to: - Design and development of resource scheduling, including model training, model evaluation and model inference in various scenarios (LLM/AIGC/NLP/CV/Speech, etc.) - Optimize orchestration of various computing resources (GPU, CPU, other heterogeneous hardware), realizing the rational use of stable resources, tidal resources, mixed resources, and multi-cloud resources - Optimize combination of computing resources, RDMA high-speed network resources, and storage resources, and giving full play to the power of large-scale distributed clusters - Support offline and online workload scheduling in global data centers integrating multi-cloud scenarios to achieve rational distributions
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Currently pursuing a PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Familiar with machine learning algorithms and platforms. - Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during summer 2025. - Published papers at top conferences. - Familiar with Go/Python/Shell in Linux environment. - Familiar with at least one deep learning framework (TensorFlow, PyTorch, MXNet, or other). - Ability to work independently and complete projects from beginning to end and in a timely manner. Good communication and teamwork skills to clearly communicate technical concepts with other teammates. - Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. Preferred Qualifications - Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
Job Information
About Doubao (Seed)

Founded in 2023, the ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Team, is dedicated to pioneering advanced AI foundation models. Our goal is to lead in cutting-edge research and drive technological and societal advancements.

With a strong commitment to AI, our research areas span deep learning, reinforcement learning, Language, Vision, Audio, AI Infra and AI Safety. Our team has labs and research positions across China, Singapore, and the US.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance 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://tinyurl.com/RA-request

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $60- $60.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).

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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