Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Graph Neural Network System, Cloud Infrastructure) - 2026 Start (PhD)
ByteDance
Responsibilities
Team Introduction The Infrastructure NoSQL team based in Singapore caters to the needs of TikTok and its affiliated mid-platforms and business lines. The team operates on a vast scale, managing tens of thousands of servers and handling data that exceeds the petabyte level. The team has developed its own distributed KV/caching systems, globally distributed table storage systems, and large-scale graph database products. Utilizing cutting-edge hardware and software stack technology, they are dedicated to advancing the next generation of products continually. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at ByteDance. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. - Design and optimize graph foundation models for risk control, enhance model interpretability, and drive deployment in real-world business scenarios; - Build graph foundation models for recommendation, integrating LLMs with graph algorithms to improve performance in search, recommendation, and advertising; - Explore fusion paradigms between graph information and LLMs, and participate in research on modeling and transferability of Graph Foundation Models (GFM).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Final-year PhD candidate in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related technical discipline. - Research experience in one or more of the following fields: GE/GNN systems, LLM, and/or GFM. - Proficiency in one or several mainstream programming languages, including C/C++, Python, Go (if coding capabilities are required) Preferred Qualifications - Strong publications record in top conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, etc) and journals (e.g., TPAMI, JMLR). - Strong foundation in algorithms, good engineering implementation skills, and a collaborative team mindset. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@bytedance.com
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About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
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.