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Research jobs at ByteDance span machine learning, NLP, computer vision, and related disciplines, drawing on a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent. If you're targeting a Research role here, the company actively supports H-1B visa, E-3 visa, and Green Card pathways for qualified candidates.
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San Jose
Team:
Technology
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Code:
A119813
About Team:
The EE Platform team focuses on silicon and EE architecture for AR/VR platforms to optimize the system power, latency and performance. The team innovates on customized silicon solutions for imaging, display and connectivity with HW/SW co-optimization.
Responsibilities:
- Innovate and develop a power-efficient, low-latency, highly-intelligent machine perception vision system in a VR/AR product.
- Develop necessary training, data collection/generation pipeline along with state of art ML algorithm/framework for understanding of the scene and user behaviors.
- Map the ML algorithm to the HW accelerator, identify performance bottleneck, optimize performance and efficiency, propose more efficient HW/SW co-design for AI accelerator.
- Collaborate with the x-functions team and translate system requirements into a proper cloud-edge workload partition and edge ML accelerator HW/SW requirement.
- Perform quantitative evaluations through the use of system modeling, FPGA prototyping for validating ideas and architecture options.
Minimum Qualification(s):
- PhD in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics and related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in research experience in the fields of ML algorithm or AI accelerator design.
- 3+ years for experience with programming tools and languages such as C/C++, MATLAB, Python.
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Familiar with appropriate ML frameworks.
- Good communication skills, open minded and enthusiastic about new technologies.
Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156000 - $387600 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:
A119813
About Team:
The EE Platform team focuses on silicon and EE architecture for AR/VR platforms to optimize the system power, latency and performance. The team innovates on customized silicon solutions for imaging, display and connectivity with HW/SW co-optimization.
Responsibilities:
- Innovate and develop a power-efficient, low-latency, highly-intelligent machine perception vision system in a VR/AR product.
- Develop necessary training, data collection/generation pipeline along with state of art ML algorithm/framework for understanding of the scene and user behaviors.
- Map the ML algorithm to the HW accelerator, identify performance bottleneck, optimize performance and efficiency, propose more efficient HW/SW co-design for AI accelerator.
- Collaborate with the x-functions team and translate system requirements into a proper cloud-edge workload partition and edge ML accelerator HW/SW requirement.
- Perform quantitative evaluations through the use of system modeling, FPGA prototyping for validating ideas and architecture options.
Minimum Qualification(s):
- PhD in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics and related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in research experience in the fields of ML algorithm or AI accelerator design.
- 3+ years for experience with programming tools and languages such as C/C++, MATLAB, Python.
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Familiar with appropriate ML frameworks.
- Good communication skills, open minded and enthusiastic about new technologies.
Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156000 - $387600 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
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Frame your research output for visa eligibility
ByteDance's Research roles typically require a specialty occupation tie between your degree and the position. Document publications, models shipped, and technical scope of past projects so your credentials clearly map to the specific research function you're applying for.
Target teams with active research agendas
ByteDance operates research labs across ads, recommendation systems, and large language models. Applying directly to teams with published work in your subfield increases the chance your role is scoped narrowly enough to support a strong H-1B specialty occupation argument.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Research openings at ByteDance by visa type before you apply. Targeting roles already tied to active sponsorship history saves time and surfaces positions where the filing process is already established.
Clarify sponsorship scope before accepting offers
ByteDance sponsors H-1B, H-1B1 visa, and E-3 visas, but not every research sub-team handles Green Card filings at the same pace. Ask directly during the offer stage whether EB-2 or PERM sponsorship is available and what the typical timeline looks like for your level.
Prepare for the H-1B lottery with a cap-exempt backup plan
If you're not transferring an existing H-1B, you'll enter the annual lottery with an October 1 start date at the earliest. Ask ByteDance's recruiting team whether a cap-exempt research institution arrangement or OPT extension is an option while you wait for selection.
Align your LCA wage level with your actual role scope
DOL prevailing wage levels are tied to job duties, not just titles. Research roles at large technology employers often fall at Level III or IV. Review the LCA posted on the DOL FLAG system before signing your offer to confirm the wage tier reflects your responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ByteDance sponsor H-1B visas for Researchs?
Yes, ByteDance sponsors H-1B visas for Research roles. The company has a consistent track record of filing H-1B petitions for technical research positions across disciplines including machine learning, NLP, and computer vision. If you're on OPT or a prior H-1B, you'd typically transfer or enter the lottery for an October 1 start.
How do I apply for Research jobs at ByteDance?
Apply through ByteDance's official careers portal or browse verified Research openings filtered by visa type on Migrate Mate. Tailoring your application to a specific research lab or product team, and highlighting publications or shipped models relevant to that team's focus, meaningfully improves your chances of moving past the initial screen.
Which visa types does ByteDance commonly use for Research roles?
ByteDance sponsors H-1B and H-1B1 visas for most Research hires, along with E-3 for Australian citizens. For longer-term pathways, the company also files EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions, with EB-2 National Interest Waivers a realistic option for Research staff with strong publication records or demonstrated impact in their field.
What qualifications does ByteDance expect for Research roles?
Most Research positions at ByteDance require at least a master's degree in computer science, statistics, or a closely related field, with a PhD preferred for senior or staff-level roles. Strong publication history at venues like NeurIPS, ICML, or ACL carries significant weight. Practical experience building and evaluating large-scale models is often as important as academic credentials.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a ByteDance Research role?
Timeline depends on visa type. H-1B transfers from an existing visa can start within weeks using a receipt notice. New H-1B cap cases require lottery selection in March for an October 1 start, a roughly six-month gap. USCIS premium processing reduces the adjudication window to 15 business days. PERM-based Green Card filings typically add one to two years beyond the initial H-1B approval.