Datacenter Procurement Project Intern (Data Center Development) - 2026 Start

ByteDance; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 20,088 - 26,784; Part time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking an intern to support its Infrastructure team in Seattle. You will contribute to fast-growing data center initiatives and work closely with cross-functional partners on short-term projects in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in supply chain or related field, demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, and works well in a collaborative team. This internship offers hands-on experience and exposure to procurement and data operations in

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-driven, and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supplier engagement (NDA processing, onboarding, information requests).
• Prepare and organize documents for bidding processes (RFx).
• Coordinate contracts and data, maintain operational reports and contract data.
• Collect and organize site energy consumption data for finance operations.
• Track supplier performance via data analysis for scorecards and SLA monitoring.
• Prepare artifacts for supplier business review meetings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Management/Project Management

Job description

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

Location: Seattle

Team: Infrastructure

Employment Type: Intern

Job Code: A210838

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Responsibilities

To support the fast growth and manage the massive content on the platform, ByteDance's infrastructure team is building hyper‑scale datacenters globally that host hundreds of thousands of servers. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. You will work closely within our data center commercial teams and other cross‑functional partners. The ideal candidate brings a combination of analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a keen interest in the data center supply chain and infrastructure development. 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.

• Procurement & Supplier Support: Assist the team with initial supplier engagement, such as Non‑Disclosure Agreement (NDA) processing, supplier onboarding, and requests for information.
• Support the preparation and organization of critical documents for bidding processes (RFx).
• Contract & Data Coordination: Contribute to key business operations by maintaining data for operational reports and tracking contract information.
• Help collect and organize site energy consumption data to support the finance operations team.
• Supplier Performance & Analytics: Track supplier performance by analyzing data for scorecards and Service Level Agreement (SLA) monitoring.
• Support the preparation of key artifacts for supplier business review meetings.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in Supply Chain, Logsitics, Business Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail‑oriented, self‑driven, and a collaborative team player
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior internship or academic project experience in supply chain, logistics, project coordination, or data center

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 https://tinyurl.com/RA-request