Large Language Model Inference System Engineer Graduate (Applied Machine Learning) - 2027 Start

• Participate in the engineering development of the Volcano Ark MaaS inference system, optimizing large model inference performance, cost, and stability in ultra-large-scale heterogeneous inference clusters.
• Reduce large model inference costs through system-level approaches such as disaggregated multi-role inference, distributed KV Cache systems, heterogeneous inference, elastic computing, and multi-tenant co-located inference.

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Strong command of algorithms, design patterns, and data structures, with solid knowledge of operating systems and computer architecture.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages such as C++ or Python, with good coding style.
• Understands GPU hardware architecture, is familiar with high-performance computing software stacks such as CUDA, and has experience in GPU performance analysis.
• Strong interest in distributed systems and large-scale heterogeneous inference; enjoys studying low-level principles and performance bottlenecks, and actively follows progress in related fields., * Experience in large model inference system optimization, with practical understanding of PD disaggregation, KV Cache systems, and multi-node inference.
• Experience in distributed network communication optimization, with deep understanding of distributed communication operator implementation and RDMA principles.
• Familiarity with resource orchestration and scheduling frameworks such as Kubernetes and Ray., Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment

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• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time, Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

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

Volcano Ark is an all-in-one large model service platform launched by Volcano Engine. It is a leading platform in China’s large model market by product capability and market share. The platform provides end-to-end services including model inference, evaluation, fine-tuning, AI application development, and a plugin ecosystem. Volcano Ark hosts Doubao and leading industry large models, and supports enterprise AI adoption through stable, secure, and trusted solutions as well as professional algorithm and technical services.

Data AML is ByteDance’s machine learning platform team. It provides training and inference systems for recommendation, advertising, computer vision, speech, and NLP scenarios across products such as Douyin, Toutiao, and Xigua Video. The team also supports internal business teams with large-scale machine learning compute, explores general and innovative algorithms for business problems, and offers core machine learning and recommendation system capabilities to external enterprise customers through Volcano Engine.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth., Founded in 2012, ByteDance’s mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content., Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance’s mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an “Always Day 1” mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us., 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.