Researcher Intern (Virtual Network) - 2026 Start (PhD)
Job Description
- Frequent contributors or maintainers in networking related open source communities.
- Having top tier networking conference publications such as NSDI or SIGCOMM.
- Currently pursuing a PhD in computer networking or a related technical discipline.
- Experience with P4 programming on Tofino switch and/or Pensando DPU, NPL programming on TD4 or TD5, C programming with DPDK, RDMA protocols and AI networking.
- Develop key hardware acceleration technologies to optimize central gateway & host networking components.
- Work with academia and open source communities on joint development.
- Follow the latest technologies from academia and industry and conduct deep-dive analysis.
- Present research and products in academic papers.
- Day one access to health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Wellbeing benefits.
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
- Housing allowance (if not working 100% remote).
Responsibilities
Team Introduction Virtual Network-US team focuses on the research and development of ByteDance network virtualization infrastructure, especially focusing on hardware accelerated technologies covering both central gateways and host networking scenarios. The Network division focuses on building large-scale and highly available cloud & AI networking infrastructure, which supports both ByteDance public cloud products and its corporate products such as Douyin & TikTok. 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. PhD internships at ByteDance provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. Our dynamic internship experience blends hands-on learning, enriching community-building and development events, and collaboration with industry experts. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).
Responsibilities:
- Develop key hardware acceleration technologies to optimize our central gateway & host networking components.
- Work with academia and open source communities on joint development.
- Follow the latest technologies from academia and industry and conduct deep-dive analysis.
- Present our research and products in academic papers.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a PhD in computer networking or a related technical discipline.
- Experience with at least one of the following areas:
- P4 programming on Tofino switch and/or Pensando DPU
- NPL programming on TD4 or TD5
- C programming with DPDK
- RDMA protocols and AI networking
- Commit to proactive continuous learning, demonstrate enthusiasm for networking fields, and exhibit a strong ability to quickly grasp and apply new technologies.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Frequent contributors or maintainers in networking related open source communities.
- Having top tier networking conference publications such as NSDI or SIGCOMM.
