Software Engineer Intern

The Global Payment team of Bytedance provides payment solutions - including payment acquisitions, disbursements, transaction monitoring, payment method management, foreign exchange conversion, accounting, reconciliations, and so on to ensure that our users have a smooth and secure payment experience on ByteDance platforms including TikTok. The platform products team, in cooperation with solutions and various sub-domains, provide end-to-end payment capabilities for the business to support its rapid development. Meanwhile, through organizational orchestration, it undertakes the responsibility of distributing and operating business traffic and serves as a platform for integrating and outputting to business lines for finance businesses like BNPL. While supporting internal and external businesses, it also accumulates standardized payment product capabilities to pave the way for the diversified development of future businesses. 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. It runs for 12 weeks. 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 as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Summer Start Dates: - May 11th, 2026 - May 18th, 2026 - May 26th, 2026 - June 8th, 2026 - June 22nd, 2026 Responsibilities - Develop high-quality software design and architecture for platform products systems; - Identify, prioritise and execute tasks in the software development life cycle; - Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code; - Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting; - Review and debug code; Perform validation and verification testing; - Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to fix and improve our products; - Document development phases and monitor systems; Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate/Master in Software Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline. - Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general purpose programming languages - Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities; adaptable, proactive, and resourceful; - Quick learner with a proactive mindset, creative problem-solving skills, and a strong sense of ownership; - Collaborative team player, thriving in dynamic, culturally diverse, and globally distributed environments. - Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer Preferred Qualifications: - Relevant internship experience with hands-on exposure to the tech stack - Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://jobs.bytedance.com/en/legal/privacy