Student Researcher (LLM - Seed) - 2027 Start (PhD)

Beijing ByteDance Technology Co Ltd

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Conferences, Data Structures, Emerging Technology, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Memory Hardware, Modeling Languages, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Problem Solving Skills, Prototyping, Publications, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Research Skills, Team Player
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

About the team

The Seed LLM team is dedicated to advancing the next generation of LLMs and solving fundamental challenges in LLM development. Our areas of focus include model pretraining, posttraining, inference, memory capabilities, learning, interpretability and other related directions. We dive deep into the latest technologies and create comprehensive solutions from concept to completion. In our endeavor to adopt LLMs in real-life scenarios, we explore methods to enhance applications through technological innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on foundation models and related systems.
  • Explore methods to improve model capabilities, reasoning, and performance, including areas such as post-training, horizon-level capability, and evaluation.
  • Design and prototype algorithms, models, or system components.
  • Collaborate with the team to advance research directions and outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong programming skills and solid foundation in algorithms and data structures, proficient in Python or C/C++.
  • Demonstrated research track record with publications in conferences related to natural language processing, machine learning, or large language models.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience related to large-scale models, training, or evaluation.
  • Strong problem-solving ability and experience conducting independent research.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a research environment.

About the Company

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Beijing ByteDance Technology Co Ltd