AI/LLM Network Software Development Engineer Graduate (High Speed Network) - 2026 Start (PhD)
ByteDanceResponsibilities
- Design, implement, and deploy high-speed network technologies supporting AI/LLM applications.
- Develop monitoring, analysis, and diagnosis platforms for large-scale AI/LLM networks.
- Research and develop high-performance communication frameworks and network protocol stacks.
- Optimize host-network-application co-design to improve AI/LLM network scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Build deployable AI network infrastructure supporting large-scale heterogeneous network hardware.
Requirements
- Completing or recently completed a PhD in software development, computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Proficiency in computer networking and network programming.
- Proficiency in one or more mainstream programming languages, including C, C++, Python, or Go.
- Familiarity with high-speed network systems, including RDMA, congestion control, and AI network optimization.
- Experience developing high-performance communication frameworks such as NCCL, MPI, or RPC libraries is preferred.
- Experience developing software for AI network diagnosis and performance optimization is preferred.
Benefits
- Future position with a January 5, 2026 to December 14, 2026 commitment period.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with candidates encouraged to apply early.
About ByteDance
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. We have over 110,000 employees based in more than 30 countries globally. Join us.