ML Engineer Jobs at ByteDance with Visa Sponsorship
ByteDance hires ML Engineers across recommendation systems, content understanding, and large language model infrastructure. The company sponsors a range of work visas for this function, making it a realistic target if you're on an H-1B, E-3, or immigrant visa pathway and have the depth of ML experience their teams expect.
See All ML Engineer at ByteDance JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 54+ ML Engineer Jobs at ByteDance jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 54+ ML Engineer Jobs at ByteDance
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new ML Engineer Jobs at ByteDance.
Get Access To All JobsLocation:
San Jose
Team:
Technology
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Code:
A105778
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement ML compiler for proprietary custom edge NPU architectures that meet latency, memory and power targets.
- Implement operator fusion, memory planning and target lowering passes that support both static and dynamic shape compilation flows.
- Apply knowledge of hardware architecture to optimize latency, memory footprint and bandwidth, most importantly power and thermal constraints.
- Work closely with architecture and runtime engineers to define, develop and debug ML inference on target hardware platforms.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of industry experience in compiler development, ML systems.
- Solid understanding of compiler fundamentals: IR design, graph transformations, scheduling, memory planning.
- Strong understanding of deep learning model structures of both CNNs and Transformers.
- Understanding of hardware concepts: memory, cache, DMA, tiling, vectorization, systolic array, etc.
- Strong C/C++ or Rust proficiency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Understanding of quantization concepts (e.g. Observers, static/dynamic quantization).
- Experience with ML compiler stacks such as torch.compile, MLIR, XLA, IREE or TVM.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $212800 - $450000 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.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
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 believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the 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; and
-
Exercising sound judgment.
About Pico
Founded in April 2015, Pico is a VR company committed to developing immersive and interactive VR experiences for people around the world. Pico also provides tailor-made solutions for our enterprise clients in the fields of education and healthcare.
Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life – a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in 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 limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance 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 enrich life. 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.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance 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 https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Location:
San Jose
Team:
Technology
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Code:
A105778
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement ML compiler for proprietary custom edge NPU architectures that meet latency, memory and power targets.
- Implement operator fusion, memory planning and target lowering passes that support both static and dynamic shape compilation flows.
- Apply knowledge of hardware architecture to optimize latency, memory footprint and bandwidth, most importantly power and thermal constraints.
- Work closely with architecture and runtime engineers to define, develop and debug ML inference on target hardware platforms.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of industry experience in compiler development, ML systems.
- Solid understanding of compiler fundamentals: IR design, graph transformations, scheduling, memory planning.
- Strong understanding of deep learning model structures of both CNNs and Transformers.
- Understanding of hardware concepts: memory, cache, DMA, tiling, vectorization, systolic array, etc.
- Strong C/C++ or Rust proficiency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Understanding of quantization concepts (e.g. Observers, static/dynamic quantization).
- Experience with ML compiler stacks such as torch.compile, MLIR, XLA, IREE or TVM.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $212800 - $450000 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.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
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 believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the 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; and
-
Exercising sound judgment.
About Pico
Founded in April 2015, Pico is a VR company committed to developing immersive and interactive VR experiences for people around the world. Pico also provides tailor-made solutions for our enterprise clients in the fields of education and healthcare.
Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life – a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in 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 limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance 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 enrich life. 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.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance 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 https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
See all 54+ ML Engineer at ByteDance jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new ML Engineer at ByteDance roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding ML Engineer Jobs at ByteDance Jobs
Align your portfolio to ByteDance's core ML domains
ByteDance prioritizes recommendation systems, multimodal models, and large-scale distributed training. Before applying, make sure your resume and GitHub portfolio surface projects in at least one of these areas, not general ML work.
Target teams through product-specific job listings
ByteDance posts ML Engineer roles under TikTok, Lark, and ByteDance Labs as separate entities. Each files LCAs independently, so searching by product division on DOL's FLAG system reveals which teams are actively sponsoring right now.
Prepare STEM documentation before your interview loop
ByteDance's ML roles require specialty occupation evidence for H-1B petitions. Gather your degree transcripts, any graduate research publications, and proof of specialized coursework before you receive an offer, so USCIS filing isn't delayed while documents are collected.
Use Migrate Mate to filter ByteDance ML roles by visa type
ByteDance's ML Engineer openings span multiple teams and locations, each with different sponsorship scope. Use Migrate Mate to filter active roles by the specific visa category you hold, so you're only pursuing positions where your status is already supported.
ML Engineer at ByteDance jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find ML Engineer at ByteDance JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does ByteDance sponsor H-1B visas for ML Engineers?
Yes, ByteDance sponsors H-1B visas for ML Engineer roles. The company files petitions across its product divisions, including TikTok and ByteDance Labs, so the sponsoring entity on your petition depends on which team you join. Confirm the legal employer name during the offer stage, as it affects which entity your H-1B is tied to and any future transfer process.
How do I apply for ML Engineer jobs at ByteDance?
Applications go through ByteDance's careers portal, though roles are also posted under TikTok and other subsidiary brands. The interview process for ML Engineer positions typically includes an online coding screen, ML system design rounds, and a behavioral interview. You can browse and filter open roles by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate before applying directly through the official portal.
Which visa types does ByteDance commonly use for ML Engineers?
ByteDance sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas for ML Engineers at the nonimmigrant level, along with EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa pathways for permanent residency. H-1B1 applies to Chilean and Singaporean nationals, while E-3 is available to Australian citizens. The right category depends on your nationality, degree level, and how the role is classified as a specialty occupation.
What qualifications does ByteDance expect from ML Engineer candidates?
ByteDance's ML Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, with hands-on experience in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. Roles focused on recommendation systems or large language models often expect familiarity with distributed training at scale. Publication records or open-source contributions in relevant areas strengthen an application significantly.
How do I time my application if my OPT or visa status has a deadline?
If you're on F-1 OPT, ByteDance can file an H-1B petition during the April cap season, with a start date of October 1. If your OPT expires before then and you have a STEM OPT extension, you have additional runway. Start the recruiting process at least three to four months before your OPT end date so there's enough time to clear ByteDance's interview loop and allow the recruiter to initiate USCIS filing before your status lapses.
See which ML Engineer at ByteDance employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search ML Engineer at ByteDance Jobs