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At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve.

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Team Introduction

The mission of our Applied Machine learning (AML) team is to push next-generation machine learning algorithms and platform for the recommendation system, ads ranking and search ranking in our company. We also drive substantial impact for core businesses of the company. Currently we are looking for Research Interns to join our team to support and advance that mission.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2024. Internships at Bytedance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance.

Internships At Bytedance 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. This Internship Program Runs For 12 Weeks Beginning In May/June 2024. Successful Candidates Must Be Able To Commit To One Of The Following Summer Internship Cycles Below:

May 20, 2024 to August 9, 2024
May 27, 2024 to August 16, 2024
June 10, 2024 to August 30, 2024


We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

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 Bytedance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities

This internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams where you will have the opportunity to:

Build new features that touch hundreds of millions of people around the world
Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex technical problems
Build the next-generation monetization platform to help millions of customers grow their businesses
Work with your mentor to deliver product features and make engineering improvements;
Build world-class web applications that combine usability, accessibility, elegance, performance, and maintainability.


Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Undergraduate/Graduate/Master/PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during fall 2024
Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Proficient in C/C++/Python, and have solid programming skills.
Familiar with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow/Pytorch).
Experience in developing and deploying large-scale systems.
Ability to work independently and complete projects from beginning to end and in a timely manner.
Good communication and teamwork skills to clearly communicate technical concepts with other teammates.


Preferred Qualifications:

Graduating December 2024 onwards with intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship.
Experience contributing to an open sourced machine learning framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch).
Experience in big data frameworks (e.g., Spark/Hadoop/Flink), experience in resource management and task scheduling for large scale distributed systems.
Strong background in one of the following fields: Hardware-Software Co-Design, High Performance Computing, ML Hardware Acceleration (e.g., GPU/TPU/RDMA) or ML for Systems.
Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications
High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities


ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.