Researcher Scientist Intern - Doubao (Seed) - Foundation Model, Vision and Language - 2025 Summer (PhD)

ByteDance

Jun 11

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Research & Development
Data
San Jose

Requirements

Currently pursuing a PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2025.
Research experience in multi-modal understanding, vision and language, such as video captioning, VQA, Text-to-video retrieval, audio/music understanding and generation, and other related topics.
Publications in top-tier venues, such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, EMNLP, ACL, COLING, etc.
Highly competent in algorithms and programming; Strong coding skills in Python and popular deep learning frameworks.
Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduating December 2025 onwards with intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship.
Work and collaborate well with team members.
Ability to work independently; Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct cutting-edge research and development in computer vision and natural language processing, especially in the areas of multi-modality, vision and language, etc.
Publish our latest research results, and help to build our brand in the research community.
Transfer our research results to product applications, and explore new product ideas with CV/NLP at its core.

FAQs

What is the job title of the internship being offered?

The job title of the internship being offered is Researcher Scientist Intern - Doubao (Seed) - Foundation Model, Vision and Language - 2025 Summer (PhD).

What kind of experience does the internship at ByteDance aim to provide?

The internship at ByteDance aims to offer students hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths, while providing industry exposure.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship will run for 12 weeks, beginning in May/June 2025.

What additional opportunities are provided to interns during the internship?

Interns will have access to a vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops to explore their personal and professional growth.

How many positions can candidates apply for?

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions.

How will applications be reviewed?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Who can apply for this internship?

This internship is targeted towards PhD students who are interested in the areas of foundation models, vision, and language.

Is there a specific timeline for applying to the internship?

Yes, applications are now open and will be reviewed as they are submitted, so it is advisable to apply early.

Are there any geographic restrictions for the internship applications?

No, the application limit is applicable globally to ByteDance and its affiliates.

ByteDance

Technology

Industry

10,001+

Employees

2012

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

ByteDance is a global incubator of platforms at the cutting edge of commerce, content, entertainment and enterprise services - over 2.5bn people interact with ByteDance products including TikTok. Creation 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. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. We are committed to building a safe, healthy and positive online environment for all our users.