Software Engineer Intern

Join Bytedance's Live Streaming Infrastructure team to gain exposure to large-scale distributed systems. Contribute to projects spanning stability, cost efficiency, and quality enhancement while receiving mentorship from industry experts. 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. Turn your ambitions into 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 Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in ByteDance's technical online assessment. Responsibilities 1. Infrastructure Resilience:Participate in designing fault-tolerant systems, assist in developing monitoring/automation tools 2.Resource Optimization:1.Contribute to analyzing infrastructure usage patterns, help implement efficiency improvements 3.Quality Improvement Support:Assist in identifying and addressing issues impacting service quality and user experience;Collaborate with teams to monitor quality metrics and contribute to continuous improvements. Cross-Team Collaboration;Shadow engineers during technical reviews;Document system behaviors and best practices Minimum Qualifications: 1. Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline 2. Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026 3. Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. 4. Experience in programming, included but not limited to, the following programming languages: Golang, Python or C. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Curiosity about distributed systems or multimedia tech 2. Ability to thrive in collaborative environments 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