Software Engineer Intern, Security Engineering

2 Weeks ago • Upto 1 Years • Cyber Security

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for their Security Engineering team, starting in 2025. The team focuses on building secure infrastructures and platforms, supporting cross-functional teams to protect users, products, and infrastructure. This internship offers exposure to the company's security strategy, building scalable and secure systems. Responsibilities include building and maintaining high-performance security services, exploring new features to improve performance and scalability, collaborating with global teams, and understanding security requirements for various business scenarios. The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, is familiar with programming languages like Golang, Python, C++, or Java, and possesses strong communication skills. Preferred qualifications include Golang proficiency, security domain knowledge, and experience with large-scale distributed systems or security software development.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's/Master's in CS or related field
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Golang, Python, C, C++, Java)
  • Build and maintain high-performance security services
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Good to have:
  • Proficient in Golang
  • Security domain knowledge (IAM, cryptography, etc.)
  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems

Job Details

Responsibilities
Team Introduction The team is missioned to build infrastructures, platforms and technologies, as well as to support cross-functional teams to protect our users, products and infrastructures. In this team you'll have a unique opportunity to have first-hand exposure to the strategy of the company in key security initiatives, especially in building scalable and secure-by-design systems and solutions. Our challenges are not your regular day-to-day technical problems; you'll be part of a team that's developing new solutions to new challenges of a kind not previously addressed by big tech. It's working fast, at scale, and we're making a difference. 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. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period. Responsibilities: - Build and maintain high performance security services. - Explore, develop and experiment with new features to improve performance and scalability. - Collaborate with multiple cross-functional global teams to deliver high-quality work. - Understand and address specific security requirements for different business scenarios.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields - Familiar with at least one of the programming languages such as Golang, Python, C, C++, or Java - Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications - Proficient in Golang - Security domain knowledge and understanding in various disciplines below: threat intelligence, IAM, applied cryptography, key management systems, data security, application security, web security, security protocols, operating system internals and hardening (e.g., Linux, Android, OS X), network security, hardware security, vulnerability management, etc. - Solid background and experience working with one or more of the following: large scale distributed or parallel systems, microservice architecture, data pipeline, query engines, developing large software systems, and/or security software development. 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. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@bytedance.com
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.

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