Research Scientist, Applied Machine Learning (Multiple Positions)
SeattleRegularProductJob ID: A158315A
Responsibilities
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, Helo, and Resso, 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 UsCreation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. 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!Responsibilities- Conduct cutting-edge research in retrieval and recommendation algorithms and multi-modality modeling with focus on developing machine learning (ML) models for understanding shortform videos using various modalities, including video frames, text descriptions, and background audio that are fundamental to moderation, searching, and recommendation for short-form videos.- Work on Data-driven training (with hyperparameters search) of the neural network models.- Perform offline evaluation (pseudo-A/B test) of the trained models using real-world short-form videos and document each model's detailed specification, training procedure, and evaluation result.- Communicate with the internal content moderation team on the technical needs (specifications and resources) to develop software for neural network models.- Review and analyze latest literature on the state-of-the-art neural network models for video understanding.- Publish research papers that benefit the academic community.
Qualifications
QualificationsMust have a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Machine Learning, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, and 1 year of related work and/or research experience.Of the required experience, must have 1 year of experience in each of the following:- Using data analysis tools SQL, PySpark, NumPy, and Pandas to handle large-scale datasets;- Programming using Python and PyTorch to build large-scale learning systems;- Developing data-driven prediction models using classic statistical methods, machine learning, and neural network/deep learning;- Signal processing for image, video, and audio data preprocessing; and- Preparing technical documentation, including technical proposals, patents, or publishing conference or journal papers.Type: Full time, 40 hours/weekLocation: Bellevue, WASalary Range: $152214 - $237500 per yearTo Apply, click the apply button below. Contact if you have difficulty submitting resume through the website.ByteDance Inc. 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 bring joy. 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 .#LI-DNI#IND-DNI
Job Information
?For Pay Transparency?Compensation Description (annually)The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $152214 - $237500 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.?
Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees: ?
We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care. ?
Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability. ?
We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.?
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