Software Engineer Intern

AI Platform

Updated on 9/25/2025

ByteDance

ByteDance

No salary listed

San Jose, CA, USA

In Person

TEAM INTRODUCTION The AI Platform team is a team focusing on building advanced end-to-end AI production pipelines, including deep learning model training, optimization, deployment and applications. We provide AI capabilities to empower content creation and consumption on TikTok and serve billions of users. 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. 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 This internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams where you will have the opportunity to: • Design, architect and implement large-scale machine learning systems/infrastructure/services for computer vision, computer graphics and deep learning models. • Build cross-platform applications to explore new technologies and new product directions. • Work closely with research scientists to develop efficient algorithms and prototypes on various platforms. • Build automation frameworks and tools to ensure high engineering quality and efficiency. Minimum Qualifications: • Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2025 • Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms and data structures) and problem-solving skills • Experience with C/C++/Java/Go/Python • Experience dealing with concurrent systems and architectures. • Experience with standard deep learning frameworks. • Proficiency with profiling tools and optimization techniques • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. Preferred Qualifications: • Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship. • Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications • High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities 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