Site Reliability Engineer Intern (Cloud and System)

2 Months ago • Upto 1 Years • Devops

Job Summary

Job Description

This Site Reliability Engineer Internship at ByteDance offers students hands-on experience in building and operating hyperscale systems and infrastructures. Responsibilities include building and expanding global infrastructures (public and private clouds, data centers, CDNs), developing automation tools and monitors, participating in technical operations, and improving the lifecycle of infrastructure services. The 12-week internship (May/June 2025 start) requires experience with Unix/Linux systems, programming languages (Java, C++, Go, Python, Shell), and a strong understanding of system libraries, file systems, and client-server protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), networking technologies, and systems like Kubernetes or OpenStack.
Must have:
  • Unix/Linux systems experience
  • Programming skills (Java, C++, Go, Python)
  • 12-week summer commitment
  • System libraries, file systems, client-server protocols knowledge
Good to have:
  • Cloud service experience (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Networking technologies (TCP/IP, BGP, DNS)
  • Experience with Kubernetes, OpenStack
  • Automation and tooling experience for large-scale systems
Perks:
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Paid sick time

Job Details

Responsibilities
Team Introduction The Infrastructure Engineering team supports the company's fast growth by building and operating hyperscale systems and infrastructures. The team manages the end to end lifecycle of server fleet, providing cloud solutions and various traffic infrastructure services including Layer 4 and Layer 7 loadbalancers. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at TikTok 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 TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. RESPONSIBILITIES This internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams where you will have the opportunity to: • Build, expand and operate Bytedance’s global infrastructures, including large-scale systems in public and private clouds, data centers and content delivery networks. • Build tools, automations, visualizations and monitors to facilitate the operation and optimization of the global infrastructure. • Work in a fast-paced environment. Participate in technical operations and rotations in response to performance and reliability issues. • Help improve the whole lifecycle of infrastructure services from inception and design throughout development, to deployment, user support and refinement.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: • Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. • 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. • Experience working with Unix Linux systems from kernel to shell and beyond with experience working with system libraries, file systems, and client-server protocols. • Experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Go, or scripting experience in Shell and Python. 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 • Self-driven and capable of coping with ambiguity and move projects from concept to delivery. • Strong in analytical skills and the ability to solve real world problems in a fast moving environment. • Experience in designing, analyzing and building automation and tools for large scale systems • Experience in building solutions with AWS, GoogleCloud, Azures and other cloud services. • Experience in networking technologies such TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, etc. in a carrier-grade environment. • Experience in developing and operating one or more following systems: OpenStack, Kubernetes, Nginx, ipvs, ELK stack, Hadoop, etc.
Job Information
About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico 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 ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 enrich life. 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance 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

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).

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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Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok 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.

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