Job Overview

ByteDance is currently hiring for the position of Research Scientist Graduate (AI-Native Database Systems) – 2026 Start (PhD).
This opportunity is based in Seattle, WA with a On Site work model. Candidates looking for jobs in the Content,Data Mining industry can apply for this role.

Job Details

• Company Size: 10000+
• Industry: Content,Data Mining
• H1B Sponsorship: not sure
• Open for Freshers / New Graduates: yes

Required Qualifications

1. Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline with strong database systems or AI research experience.
2. Strong coding and system-level design skills in C++ / Rust / Go.
3. Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: Storage engine architecture (LSM-trees, column stores, HTAP systems) / Vector retrieval systems, similarity search, and ANN indexing / AI infra or model-serving infrastructure (especially for embeddings / RAG / LLMs) / Semantic search, agent systems, or AI-native memory frameworks.
4. Ability to collaborate across research, engineering, and product teams to translate ideas into production systems.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply directly using the link below:

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