Software Engineer Intern (CDN/Edge/Traffic Platform)

3 Weeks ago • Upto 1 Years • Full Stack Development

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's Traffic Infrastructure Global Engineering team seeks Software Engineer interns (PhD) for Summer/Fall 2025 to build a Kubernetes-based PaaS platform. Responsibilities include managing service lifecycle (creation, deployment, CI/CD), traffic (ingress, proxy, DNS scheduling), and providing management tools (monitoring, alerting, logging) for edge services across globally distributed POPs. Interns will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop microservices using cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, gRPC, REST, Nginx/Envoy, Postgres, Containers), and write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. The role demands working in a fast-paced environment with end-to-end responsibility for production environments.
Must have:
  • PhD in CS/related field
  • Experience in Go, Python, Java, or C/C++
  • Database & messaging framework experience
  • Docker or container tech experience
  • Kubernetes cloud-native development
Good to have:
  • Backend development experience (Gin, Iris, Django, Spring)
  • Deep understanding of data structures, networking, security
  • Web stack familiarity, server optimization
  • Experience with Prometheus, Istio/Linkerd, Envoy, etc.
Perks:
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Paid sick time

Job Details

Responsibilities
ByteDance's Traffic Infrastructure Global Engineering team operates a large network of POPs around the world hosting edge services, such as traffic acceleration, CDN cache, gaming, etc. We are seeking software engineer interns to help build the Kubernetes-based PaaS platform to manage the service lifecycle (creation, deployment, CI/CD etc.) and traffic (ingress, proxy, DNS scheduling, etc.), as well as providing management tools (monitoring, alerting, logging, etc.) for edge services on our globally distributed POPs. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2024. 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. 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 Bytedance's technical online assessment in HackerRank. Responsibilities: This internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams where you will have the opportunity to: Collaborate with cross-functional team members to build enterprise-level platform (PaaS) that serves both internal and external teams. Develop and Enhance microservices using Cloud Native technologies like Kubernetes, gRPC, REST, Nginx/Envoy, Postgres, Containers, etc. Write the necessary unit test, integration test, and end-to-end test. Work in a fast-paced environment and be responsible end-to-end to the production environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: • PhD’s student in Computer Science, Computing Engineering, or related fields. • Experience in programming languages such as Go, Python, Java, C/C++. • Experience with one or more databases and messaging frameworks, such as MySQL, Postgres, Redis, Kafka, etc. • Experience in using docker or other container technologies. • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in Kubernetes-related Cloud Native development, such as Kubernetes API, Operator, Custom Resource Definition (CRD) development, or other related Open Source projects. • Experience with backend development and frameworks such as Gin, Iris, Django, Spring, etc. • Deep understanding of data structure design, networking, authentication and data security. • Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques. • Experience in using and contributing to Cloud Native projects, e.g. Prometheus , Istio/Linkerd, Envoy, KubeEdge, ArgoCD, OPA, Harbor, 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 $57- $72.

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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