Student Researcher (Seed - LLM - Model) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Responsibilities

Team Intro

The Seed-LLM-Model team is dedicated to foundational algorithm research for LLM models, focusing on issues such as model architecture, optimization, and stability. This ensures the performance and efficiency of large model training and inference, providing a foundation for downstream tasks. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in artificial intelligence, computer science, automation, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Solid foundation in data structure and algorithm design, proficient in Python/C++, proficient in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow, proficient in distributed large language model training framework such as Megatron/FSDP/Deepspeed.
• Good reading and writing skills and a solid foundation in mathematics.
• Strong sense of responsibility, proactive, with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Pre-trained basic technologies, including efficient training and encapsulated deployment services, NLP, CV, video, MultiModal Machine Learning and other related pre-trained models and their downstream applications are preferred.
• Candidates who have published papers in accredited academic conferences, and have achieved excellent results in competitions in the fields of MultiModal Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or Machine Learning are preferred.

About the role

Established in 2023, the ByteDance Seed team is dedicated to pioneering new paths toward artificial general intelligence. We aspire to advance the frontier of intelligence to drive progress for both technology and society.

Job Information

Compensation Description (Hourly)

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). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.