Site Reliability Engineer Intern

TEAM INTRODUCTION The Traffic Infrastructure Global Engineering (TIGE)-Traffic Platform team at ByteDance builds and operates multi-cloud based large scale network services around the world that we use to accelerate and optimize network traffic for Tiktok and a variety of application services for ByteDance internal customers, which include but are not limited to layer 4/7 loadbalancing, layer 4/7 acceleration, global ingress, forwarding proxy etc. By joining us, you can work within a brilliant team and learn how to build Tiktok scale network traffic platform which serves billions of users globally. To better support Tiktok, the TIGE- Traffic Platform team is seeking interns who can help contribute to our multicloud based Cloud Native Traffic Platform. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at ByteDance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance. Internships at ByteDance aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below: Monday, May 12 Monday, May 19 Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26) Monday, June 9 Monday, June 23 We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). 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 TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. RESPONSIBILITIES • Build, expand and operate Bytedance’s global traffic platform, including large-scale systems in public and private clouds, edge data centers. • Build tools, automations, visualizations and monitors to facilitate the operation and optimization of the global traffic platform. • Work in a fast-paced environment. Participate in technical operations and rotations in response to performance and reliability issues. • Help improve the whole lifecycle of infrastructure services from inception and design throughout development, to deployment, user support and refinement Minimum qualifications • Master’s degree (or Bachelor's degree with 3+) years of experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related major • 3+ years experience in one or more programming languages such as Go, Python and Shell script. Familiar with Cloud and CI/CD framework/Tools, such as GIT, Docker, Kubernetes, etc. Self-driven and capable of coping with ambiguity and moving projects from concept to delivery. • Strong in analytical skills and the ability to solve real world problems in a fast moving environment. Preferred qualifications • Experience in networking technologies such TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, etc. in a carrier-grade environment. • Experience in developing and operating one or more of the following systems: Kubernetes, Nginx, ipvs, ELK stack, etc.