Foundation Software Intern (Data-Technical Infrastructures-Foundational Technology-Foundation Software) - 2025 Summer (MS)

5 Months ago • Upto 1 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance is seeking talented individuals for a Summer 2025 internship in Foundation Software. This 12-week program offers hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software components and foundation services. Responsibilities include developing consensus protocol software, distributed coordinating services, automated deployment pipelines, and operating metadata services. The internship provides a platform for students to gain practical experience in real-world scenarios and build a strong foundation for future careers.
Must have:
  • Master's degree in CS, CE, or related fields
  • Proficiency in C, C++, Java, Go, or Rust
  • Understanding of algorithms and data structures
  • Knowledge of Linux system internals, networking, and distributed systems
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with consensus protocols (Raft, Paxos) and open-source projects (ZooKeeper, Etcd)
  • Graduating December 2025 onwards with intent to return to degree program
Perks:
  • Full-Time intern medical insurance after 90 days
  • Paid holidays and paid sick leave
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental and emotional health
  • Mobile phone expense reimbursements

Job Details

Responsibilities
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. TEAM INTRODUCTION Our team plays a crucial role in the company's infrastructure landscape by offering a rich portfolio of highly available and ultimate-performance software components and foundation services to upper-level businesses. We are an international team looking for talented and passionate new graduates to join us. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. 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. 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 ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Online Assessment Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank. RESPONSIBILITIES - Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance consensus protocol software, distributed coordinating services, distributed locks, metadata storage, service discovery, etc. - Responsible for designing and developing highly-efficient automated deployment pipelines managing thousands of clusters. - Responsible for operating metadata services, including ZooKeeper, Etcd and a number of in-house metadata services.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: -Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related fields - Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2025 - Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. -Proficiency in one of the following languages: C, C++, Java, Go and Rust -Good understanding of algorithms and data structure. -Knowledge of Linux system internals, networking, and distributed systems [preferred] Familiarity with consensus protocols such as Raft, Paxos etc. and related open source projects (ZooKeeper, Etcd etc). Preferred Qualifications: - Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship. ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At Bytedance, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. ByteDance Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description Intern (hourly)

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $45. We cover 100% premium coverage for Full-Time intern medical insurance after 90 days from the date of hire. Medical coverage only, no dental or vision coverage.

Our time off and leave plans are: Paid holidays and paid sick leave. The sick leave entitlement is based on the time you join.

We also provide mental and emotional health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program and provide reimbursements for your mobile phone expense. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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