Software Engineer Intern (Network Engineering) - 2025 Summer (PhD)

5 Months ago • Upto 1 Years • Network Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's SDN team is looking for a Software Engineer Intern to help develop network analytics, traffic control, and security tools. This internship provides students with the opportunity to improve data center network availability and efficiency, develop monitoring infrastructure, and collaborate with network operations teams. The internship runs for 12-24 weeks and starts in May/June 2025. Responsibilities include developing network monitoring infrastructure, optimizing data processing pipelines, developing troubleshooting tools, and collaborating with network operations teams.
Must have:
  • PhD in Software Development/CS/CE or related
  • 12-week commitment Summer/Fall 2025
  • Familiar with TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, Linux network protocols
  • Proficient in C++, Python, Go, Java
  • Quick learner, adaptable, good communication
Good to have:
  • Graduating December 2025 onwards
  • Software engineering experience from previous internships/work
  • High levels of creativity and problem-solving
Perks:
  • Industry exposure and hands-on experience
  • Social events and development workshops
  • Utilize knowledge in real-world scenarios
  • Strong foundation for personal and professional growth
  • Full-Time intern medical insurance after 90 days
  • Paid holidays and sick leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mobile phone expense reimbursement

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 SDN team builds cross-layer intelligence that enable hyper-scale datacenter interconnection. The team is responsible for developing network analytics including monitoring and troubleshooting tools, traffic control and bandwidth management systems, network emulation and verification models and tools, and network security risk detection and mitigation mechanisms that empower highly available, secure and scalable datacenter network infrastructure. 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. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. 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. 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 12-24 weeks and begins in May/June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following start dates below: - Monday, May 12 - Monday, May 19 - Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 27) - Monday, June 9 - Monday, June 23 RESPONSIBILITIES This internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams where you will have the opportunity to: • Improve data center network availability and efficiency through software development • Develop network monitoring infrastructure, and optimize the data collection, processing and visualization pipeline • Develop network troubleshooting and mitigation tools to reduce incident response time and improve availability • Develop SDN software control system to automate scheduling and management of network resources • Develop network emulation platforms and verification tools to improve safety of network operations • Collaborate with network operation and maintenance team members to support other infrastructure services including but not limited to compute and storage on troubleshooting, resource deployment optimization, etc
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: • Currently pursuing a PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer or Fall 2025 • Familiar with common network protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc., and basic Linux network protocol stacks and tools • Proficiency in using one or several mainstream programming languages C++, Python, Go, Java • Quick learning and adaptability; perseverance and spirit of studying technical details; good at communication and exchange • 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 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 $60- $60. 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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