About the Team
The GPU/AI System Technology and Engineering Team is committed to developing highly optimized OS and system software to support deep learning and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads in large-scale data centers.
We focus on delivering core software components for the next generation of AI and HPC platforms, benchmarks, and fine-tuning performance. Our work spans the entire hardware/software stack, from GPU drivers to deep learning frameworks, to ensure peak performance across all layers.
By joining this team, you will work with the best engineers and talents in this industry and have a broad opportunity to get in touch with the latest AI application systems and newly emerged technology in computing, networking and storage. You will gain remarkable GPU architecture, system software development and GPU validation experience in the most advanced hardware infrastructure on a massive scale.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.
Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.
Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Our Company's technical online assessment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement performance benchmarks and testing methodologies to evaluate system performance （especially for those factors impacted most closely to OS, OS kernel, Hardware System）
- Develop benchmark tools and performance optimization of AI workloads specifically tailored for large-scale LLM training and inference, as well as High-Performance Computing (HPC).
- Develop Python scripts to automate the testing of various benchmark tools.
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify system bottleneck, debug and improve performance issues.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree within Computer Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related majors.
- Deep understanding of Operating System, Linux Kernel, Computer Architecture
- Background with GPU/CPU benchmarking
- Familiar with ML/DL techniques, algorithms and frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Exposure to testing automation for various applications.
- Hands-on experience with Linux based systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong background in one of the following fields: High Performance Computing, ML Hardware Acceleration (e.g., GPU/TPU/RDMA) or ML for Systems, and Distributed Storage.
- Experience in AI model development, training, evaluation and deployment on Cloud, Cluster or on-premises.
- Experience with parallel programming and at least one communication runtime (MPI, NCCL, UCX, NVSHMEM)
- Linux kernel development experience, such as networking and device drivers etc.
- Exposure to testing automation for various applications.
- Experience with complex system-level debugging is invaluable.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $45.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
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:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
About Us
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.
Why Join ByteDance
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
