Baidu Globalization – Baidu US R&D center

Baidu focuses on what it knows best – Chinese language search. With deep knowledge in Chinese language and a group of talented engineers, Baidu applies world-class technology to the world’s most ancient and complex language. It is as challenging as it is fascinating. Hundreds of millions of users in China and around the world depends on it every day to answer their queries in Chinese. As we know, doing Chinese language search well is more of an art than a science. As No.1 Search Engine in China, Baidu sincerely welcome top talent to join Baidu and grow with Baidu.

Following the globalization strategy, Baidu Inc. established a R&D center in California last year. They are recruiting top talents to join them working on exciting projects and growing the team in the core areas of Search, Ads and Infrastructure in Silicon Valley.

Speaker Tao Hong, Senior Scientist

Dr. Tao Hong joined Baidu in early 2005. During 1997-2004, he worked for Microsoft, AOL/Tegic, Sightward, and ID Analytics as Software Design Engineer, Senior Engineer, Architect and Senior Scientist. Before leaving Buffalo, he worked as a Research Scientist in CEDAR of UB from 1995 to 1997. His experience and interests include Sponsored Search/Computational Advertising, Search Engine/Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining/Predictive Modeling, and Pattern Recognition.

Tao got his Ph.D. of Computer Science in SUNY at Buffalo in 1995; before coming abroad, he finished his BS & MS in Peking University.

Speaker James Peng, Principal Architect

James is currently the principal architect for Baidu's ads system. He is focused on improving the effectiveness, the efficiency, and the quality of the ads system. Prior to joining Baidu, he worked at Google for more than six years on distributed processing and data storage. James holds a Ph.D. degree from Stanford University, a M.E. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo, and a B.S. degree from Tsingha University.

Agenda

6:30-7:00 Registration (Snack and Sandwiches will be served)

7:00-7:45 Opening Introduction & Speech

7:45-8:15 Q&A

8:15-9:00 Networking

Free. Online registration only.

Event contact

yiyi.zeng@hysta.us

 

About HYSTA CPP

China Partnership Program (CPP) is focused on promoting the cross-border collaborations between US and China. We host frequent reception and recruiting events for delegations from China, lead business trips to China and help entrepreneurs in landing, and connect companies with investors. This program is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with branch offices in Shanghai and Beijing. For more information please contact director.cpp@hysta.us.