AI Research Intern, Seed Edge Initiative

Job Description

Here is a detailed and enriched job description for the Seed Edge Research Initiative:

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About the Job: Leading the Future of General Intelligence

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Seed Edge Research Initiative, a groundbreaking program designed to catalyze long-horizon, high-impact AI research. Our core mission is to pioneer the development of general intelligence models that exhibit human-like learning abilities, sophisticated interaction capabilities, and unparalleled tool-use proficiency. This initiative embraces bold, long-term research that inherently involves uncertainty, encouraging a spirit of cross-modal and interdisciplinary collaboration. At Seed Edge, you will find a highly flexible research environment complemented by a long-cycle evaluation process, specifically crafted to empower researchers to tackle truly transformative AI challenges.

What You Will Work On: Shaping the Next Generation of AI

By joining the Seed Edge initiative, you will be at the forefront of AI innovation, collaborating with us to deeply explore and advance critical frontiers. Your work will involve:

• Novel Intrinsic Reward Mechanisms: Dive deep into the exploration of groundbreaking intrinsic reward mechanisms, enabling AI models to achieve autonomous learning and continual self-improvement without constant external supervision.
• Long-Term Memory Systems: Spearhead the development of advanced long-term memory mechanisms, essential for supporting the next generation of efficient reasoning models and facilitating long-sequence reasoning and modeling in complex scenarios.
• Multimodal Perception & Fusion: Push the boundaries of multimodal perception by developing scalable methods to extract profound knowledge from massive multimodal datasets, even those characterized by ultra-low signal-to-noise ratios. Concurrently, you will lay a solid foundation for robust multimodal fusion and unified modeling architectures.
• Tool Use & Visually Grounded Action: Investigate how AI models can intelligently utilize tools and develop sophisticated visually grounded action capabilities. This includes pioneering new approaches to foundation modeling for full-modality agents and enabling advanced interactive learning in complex environments.

Beyond these core areas, we enthusiastically welcome and encourage self-initiated research ideas. Bring your unique vision and insatiable curiosity to directly help us shape the future of general intelligence.

Application Process: Showcase Your Expertise

As a vital part of your application, we strongly encourage you to prepare a research presentation. We are eager to engage in deep, insightful technical conversations with you, understanding your contributions and perspectives.

Qualifications: Who We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Academic Pursuit: Currently pursuing a PhD degree, with an expected graduation date in 2027 or later, in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Mathematics, Physics, or closely related fields.
• Research Acumen: Possess solid research experience in one or more of the following critical areas: LLMs (Large Language Models), computer vision, multimodal learning, AIGC (AI-Generated Content), or general machine learning.
• Problem-Solving & Curiosity: Demonstrate strong curiosity and exceptional problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to independently explore and devise innovative solutions.
• Collaboration & Drive: Exhibit strong communication and collaboration skills, fueled by a deep passion for advancing fundamental technologies. You should be self-driven, open-minded in exploring unconventional ideas, and committed to iterative experimentation to push forward the boundaries of AI research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Foundational Knowledge: A solid understanding of core machine learning principles and sophisticated algorithmic thinking. Prior publications at top-tier conferences/journals (e.g., CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, SIGGRAPH, SIGGRAPH Asia, etc.) are highly valued.
• Programming Prowess: Proficient in C/C++ or Python, demonstrating strong programming skills. Recognition in prestigious competitions such as ACM/ICPC, NOI/IOI, TopCoder, or Kaggle is a significant asset.
• Leadership & Impact: Proven experience leading impactful projects in any of these critical domains: multimodal learning, LLMs, foundation models, world models, reinforcement learning, or rendering & generative models.

Job Information: Compensation and Benefits

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) – Campus Intern

The competitive hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $60 – $60.

Benefits:

Benefits packages may vary based on the nature of employment and the country of work location. However, interns typically enjoy day one access to comprehensive 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 the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half of the year). Furthermore, interns who are not working 100% remotely may also be eligible for a 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 acknowledges that criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following specific job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues.
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information, including proprietary and trade secret information, and access to information technology systems.
• Exercising sound judgment.

About Doubao (Seed): Our Vision

Founded in 2023, the ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Team is passionately dedicated to pioneering advanced AI foundation models. Our ambitious goal is to lead in cutting-edge research and actively drive technological and societal advancements through our innovations. With an unwavering commitment to AI, our diverse research areas span deep learning, reinforcement learning, Language, Vision, Audio, AI Infra, and AI Safety. Our dynamic team proudly maintains labs and research positions across China, Singapore, and the US.

Why Join ByteDance: Inspire Creativity, Enrich Life

Inspiring creativity is at the very core of ByteDance’s mission. Our innovative products are meticulously built to help people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect – a mission made possible by our global, diverse teams. Together, we create immense value for our communities, inspire creativity, and enrich life – a purpose we strive towards every single day.

As ByteDancers, we are driven to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and an unwavering desire to make impact within 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 truly limitless. Join us and be a part of this incredible journey.

Diversity & Inclusion: Our Commitment

ByteDance is profoundly committed to fostering an inclusive space where every employee is valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our global 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 dedicated to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that authentically reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this commitment, and we hope you are too.

Reasonable Accommodation: Support for All

ByteDance is firmly 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 require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [https://tinyurl.com/RA-request](https://tinyurl.com/RA-request).

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