[Remote] Student Researcher (Seed - LLM - Model) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ByteDance is a company dedicated to pioneering advanced AI foundation models. They are seeking a PhD intern for the Seed-LLM-Model team to contribute to foundational algorithm research for large language models, focusing on model architecture, optimization, and stability. Responsibilities Participate in the research and development of cutting-edge algorithms with the possibility to publishing top international papers, and applying for patents Conduct in-depth research for cutting-edge technologies in the fields of large language models/MultiModal Machine Learning, and have opportunities for applying them to solve practical problems in the industry Skills 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 Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer or Fall 2026 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 top academic conferences, and have achieved excellent results in competitions in the fields of MultiModal Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or Machine Learning are preferred Benefits Day one access to health insurance Life insurance Wellbeing benefits 10 paid holidays per year Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year) Housing allowance Company Overview ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Beijing, Beijing, CHN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship ByteDance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1350 in 2025, 1123 in 2024, 775 in 2023, 487 in 2022, 417 in 2021, 245 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.