Research Scientist Intern (ByteBrain) - 2027 Start (PhD)

About the Role

This role sits at the intersection of Operations Research, AIOps, and AI for Infrastructure. You will solve challenging optimization problems behind large-scale AI datacenters while pioneering next-generation AI-powered decision-making systems, where LLMs and optimization algorithms work together to improve efficiency, resource utilization, and operational intelligence across ByteDance's global infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI, machine learning, and optimization algorithms to improve the efficiency, reliability, and performance of large-scale infrastructure systems and AI supply chains. Areas may include AIOps, operations research, software engineering, AgentOps, and system optimization.
• Drive the deployment, scaling, and continuous improvement of algorithms in production environments, supporting large-scale services.
• Identify optimization opportunities and emerging challenges from real-world infrastructure scenarios, translating them into impactful research and engineering solutions.
• Conduct cutting-edge research and publish high-quality papers in top-tier conferences and journals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Proven research track record with multiple publications in top-tier conferences or journals related to AI, machine learning, operations research, systems, or related fields.
• Deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and/or operations research, with hands-on experience in large-scale data analysis and algorithm development.
• Strong coding, implementation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to bridge research and production systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience applying AI and optimization techniques to real-world infrastructure challenges, such as:
  • AI data center supply chain optimization
  • AI Ops and intelligent operations
  • Software engineering productivity optimization
  • Operations research and resource scheduling
  • System tuning and performance optimization
  • Large-scale infrastructure management and automation

Benefits

• Day one access to health insurance, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half).
• Eligibility for housing allowance (for interns not working 100% remote).

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $60–$60.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance’s mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of products including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, and Pico, ByteDance makes it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. ByteBrain, ByteDance’s AI for Infrastructure (AI4Infra) platform, improves the efficiency, reliability, and intelligence of large-scale infrastructure systems through AI and machine learning, supporting domains like AI data center supply chains, AIOps, Operations Research, and AgentOps.

At ByteDance, we strive to do great things with great people, fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs. We value curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company.