Job Description
About ByteDanceFounded 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 UsInspiring 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.About the TeamOur team plays a crucial role in ensuring the company’s success. We seek people who are willing to learn and put in the effort to solve problems. Our challenges are not your regular day-to-day problems - you’ll be part of a team that’s developing new solutions to new challenges. It’s working fast, at scale, and we’re making a difference. We are looking for talents to join us on this exciting journey!ResponsibilitiesWork across the full machine learning (ML) modeling lifecycle, including data preparation, feature engineering, hyperparameter tuning and evaluation, and model selection to develop, build, and optimize the performance of large and highly scalable ML systems, algorithms, strategies, models and/or infrastructures.Formulate real-world user data modeling in statistical learning problems.Design and execute user procedure experiments, tests, and significance analyses by applying statistical test theories to optimize user experience.Build and train ML models, deep learning models and their variants to analyze and predict user behavior metrics and treatment effects with ML frameworks.Use big data frameworks and analytics tools to aggregate, collate, and analyze data.Research and design ML models to optimize systems, features, algorithms, and product strategies.Collaborate with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define product strategy and features, and to assist in defining products and driving initiatives from a ML engineering viewpoint.Mentor junior Machine Learning Engineers and interns.
QualificationsMust have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Biophysics or a related field, and 2 years of related work experience; OR a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Biophysics or a related field, and 5 years of post-bachelor's, progressive related work experience.Of the required experience, must have 2 years of experience in each of the following:Coding using Python or C++;Optimizing, training, and deploying machine learning and deep learning models using PyTorch or TensorFlow;Developing code and identifying issues in Linux environment;Developing and deploying large-scale machine learning systems; andUtilizing Big data framework MySQL, Spark, Hadoop, or Flink.Type: Full time, 40 hours/weekLocation: San Jose, CASalary Range: $226158 - $355000 per yearTo Apply, click the apply button below. Contact [email protected] if you have difficulty submitting resume through the website.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.ByteDance Inc. 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 [email protected].#LI-DNI#IND-DNI
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $226158 - $355000 annually.
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.
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.
ByteDance creates and operates various content platforms, including TikTok and Douyin, enabling users to connect, create, and consume content. The company focuses on enriching lives through innovative technology and has expanded its offerings to include tools for content creation and collaboration.
