Student Researcher (AI Foundation Models Infrastructure - Seed Infra) - 2026 Start (MS/BS)

Beijing ByteDance Technology Co Ltd

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Benchmarking, C++ Programming Language, Computer Science, Data Modeling, Distributed Computing, Electrical Engineering, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Large-Scale Systems, Machine Learning, Memory Hardware, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reinforcement Learning, Research Skills, Systems Scalability, Team Player
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

About the Team

The Seed Infrastructures team oversees the distributed training, reinforcement learning framework, high-performance inference, and heterogeneous hardware compilation technologies for AI foundation models.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company.

Internships at Our Company 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.

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 Our Company and its affiliates jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Start Dates

  • June 8th, 2026
  • June 22nd, 2026
  • July 6th, 2026

Responsibilities

  • As an Infrastructure Intern, you may work on one or more of the following areas:
  • Assist in building and optimizing large-scale distributed training systems (e.g., data/model parallelism, memory efficiency, reliability)
  • Support the development and improvement of reinforcement learning training pipelines and post-training systems
  • Improve inference performance, including latency, throughput, and system stability
  • Contribute to compiler or runtime optimizations for GPU and other accelerators
  • Conduct performance analysis, profiling, benchmarking, and bottleneck identification
  • Develop internal tools and automation to improve infrastructure efficiency and developer productivity
  • Collaborate with researchers and engineers to translate model requirements into scalable system solutions

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical fields
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python or C++
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or similar tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment
  • Interest in pursuing long-term work in ML systems or AI infrastructure

About the Company

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Beijing ByteDance Technology Co Ltd