Relational Database Intern

1 Month ago • Upto 1 Years • Monetization

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's Data Tech Infra team seeks a Relational Database Intern (MS) for Summer 2025. Responsibilities include developing kernel modules and features for distributed database systems, solving large-scale cloud infrastructure problems, partnering with PMs and engineers, and participating in technical discussions. The internship provides hands-on experience in building a full-stack database system (storage, query execution, optimizer, management tools) in a cloud-native environment. The 12-week program (May/June 2025 start) offers a blend of practical experience and social/development workshops.
Must have:
  • Master's in CS/related field
  • Database kernel knowledge
  • C/C++, Golang, Java, Python experience
  • Distributed systems knowledge
  • Query processing & optimization
  • Multi-threaded programming
Good to have:
  • Graduating Dec 2025 or later
  • Prior software engineering experience
  • Open-source DBMS experience (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Curiosity towards new technologies
Perks:
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Paid sick time

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 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 database team is responsible for building and owning database products used by TikTok's infrastructure including but not limited relational databases, key-value stores and document stores. In this team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and enhance a full-stack database system including storage, query execution engine and query optimizer as well as associated management tool in a cloud native environment. We embrace a culture of self-direction, intellectual curiosity, openness, and problem-solving. 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 - Develop kernel modules or features for distributed database systems. - Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex cloud infrastructure problems - Partner with PMs and engineers from different teams on building backend support for cloud database service prodcuts - Participate in technical discussions related to team's product and engineering work
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related fields - Knowledge of database kernel, distributed system, query processing and optimization, multi-threaded programming - Experience coding in C/C++, Golang, Java, Python - Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. Preferred Qualifications: -Graduating in December 2025 or beyond. - Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications - Curiosity towards new technologies and entrepreneurship - High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities - Experience with open source DBMS development such as Mysql, PostgreSql and others is highly desirable 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 (Hourly) - Campus Intern

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

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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