AI Agent Engineering Project Intern (Corporate Service System - Procurement) - 2027 Start Project Intern Dubai

ByteDance; Dubai; On-site; AED 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on AI projects

Career development

Job summary

ByteDance offers a Project Intern role within Corporate Information, focusing on upgrading procurement systems into AI-native solutions. You will work with Procurement Agents and the System AI Harness, developing services and data flows, while exploring AI agent capabilities under mentorship.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, gain practical experience in a fast-paced tech environment in Dubai, and contribute to real-world procurement challenges during your internship.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD program in CS, SE, AI, data science or related.
• Able to intern for 3+ months and commit to at least 3 days per week.
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency in at least one of Golang, Java or Python with good coding habits.
• Strong logical thinking, fast learning, and ability to break down problems independently.
• Curiosity for frontier AI technologies; prior work experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the construction and cutting-edge exploration of Procurement Agents and the System AI Harness.
• Develop and maintain services and data flows powering AI-native procurement with reliable code.
• Explore AI Agent capabilities and translate ideas into practical product features.
• Build quick prototypes and experiment with emerging AI techniques.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and engineers to deliver complete solutions.

Skills

Golang

Java

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

Software fundamentals

AI knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in CS or related field

Job description

Join us as we work together to inspire creativity and enrich life around the globe.

Location

Dubai

Team

Technology

Employment Type

Intern

Job Code

A134677A

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Responsibilities

About the TeamWe are upgrading the traditional procurement system into an AI-native procurement platform, with a strong focus on building Procurement Agents. As part of ByteDance's Corporate Information department, we design and operate corporate service systems that support the company's global business growth and improve the day-to-day work efficiency and experience of employees worldwide.Procurement is a complex, high-value domain full of long workflows, rich business rules, and real decision-making. It is one of the most promising places to apply cutting-edge AI Agent technologies to real, large-scale problems. We are reimagining how employees and business partners interact with procurement through intelligent agents, and building the underlying System AI Harness that lets agents plan, act, and deliver reliably.As an intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers at the frontier of AI Agent engineering, get hands-on with real problems from day one, and receive mentorship to grow quickly. It is a great opportunity to explore emerging AI technologies, learn how a complex business domain works end to end, and make a real contribution during your internship.As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests.

• Support the construction and cutting-edge exploration of Procurement Agents and the System AI Harness, contributing to feature design, implementation, and validation under the guidance of your mentor.
• Develop and maintain services, business logic, and data flows that power AI-native procurement, with attention to code quality and reliability.
• Explore AI Agent capabilities — such as planning, tool use, memory, and multi-step reasoning — and help turn them into working features that solve real procurement problems.
• Build quick prototypes, experiment with emerging AI techniques, and help translate promising ideas into practical product capabilities.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to break down problems and deliver complete solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or PhD program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electronic/Information Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, with a solid academic record.
• Able to intern for a continuous period (ideally 3 months or more) and available for at least 3 days per week.
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals from coursework or projects.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Golang / Java / Python), with good coding habits.
• Strong logical thinking, fast learning ability, and excellent independent thinking and problem-breakdown skills.
• Genuine curiosity and passion for exploring and applying frontier AI technologies; prior professional work experience is not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework, research, or personal projects related to AI / machine learning / large language models.
• Prior internship, lab, open-source, or personal project experience demonstrating hands-on ownership of a non-trivial system (a strong plus, but not required).
• Exposure to LLM-based systems, prompt engineering, RAG, tool/function calling, or agent orchestration frameworks.
• Experience building small AI-powered applications, Agent-based demos, or developer productivity tools.
• Achievements in programming competitions (e.g., ACM/ICPC, Kaggle), research publications, or high-quality open-source contributions.
• A proactive, self-motivated mindset and strong drive to turn ideas into working products.

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Job Information

About Us

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.

Why Join ByteDance

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.