TikTok-owner ByteDance Launches Global Hunt for AI Geniuses in 2027 Seed Program

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has launched its Seed Foundation Model Campus Recruitment program for 2027. The program is meant to bring top young AI talent from around the world into the Seed team, allowing them to work on AI projects that are used in real products. The Seed team is focused on building new AI models and developing its fast-growing ecosystem.

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ByteDance Targets AI Graduates Across Seven Global Cities

The 2027 Seed Program is open to undergraduates, Master’s students, PhD students, and interns who will graduate between September 2026 and August 2027. Candidates can apply for roles in six main research areas, including visual AI and machine learning systems.

The program is accepting applications from cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Singapore, San Jose, and Seattle. By going global, ByteDance will compete with other big AI companies for young talent, especially in Asia and North America. The private company is offering more than 5,000 positions with AI roles accounting for 90% of its campus hiring and a 23% annual increase in research and development jobs.

ByteDance Offers Recruits Top Resources and Rewards

ByteDance is promising recruits access to strong computing power and AI support tools to help them focus on solving technical problems. The company also mentioned that selected candidates will work on the Seed foundation and GenMedia models, which are already in use by millions of users across its products.

Aside from the good pay, top-performing interns and new graduates will get extra rewards through a special incentive program created for AI talent. In the past, participants worked on big projects like the viral Seedance 2.0 AI video model. Notably, ByteDance has stated that interested candidates can apply through the official Seed careers page or ask questions via email.

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