Multi-Cloud CDN Scheduling Platform Engineer Intern (CDN Platform) - 2027 Summer Undergraduate/Master Intern - 2027 Start San Jose

Bytedance; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance’s Global Engineering CDN team seeks interns to learn and contribute to a highly available, cost-efficient, multi-cloud CDN platform. You will assist in traffic scheduling, analytics, and tooling, gaining hands-on experience in large-scale distributed systems under mentorship.

This internship emphasizes practical engineering challenges, data-driven analysis, and opportunity to explore potential career paths within ByteDance’s global infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or related discipline.
• Familiar with at least one programming language such as Python, Go, Java, or C/C++.
• Basic understanding of data structures, operating systems, computer networks, or databases.
• Interested in networking, traffic systems, cloud infrastructure, data analysis, or large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong learning ability, analytical thinking, and willingness to solve practical engineering problems.
• Preferred: course projects, research projects, internships, or open-source experience related to backend development, networking, data analysis, or infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Linux, SQL, HTTP, DNS, Python-based analysis, or basic visualization tools is a plus.
• Experience building scripts, dashboards, small tools, or analysis projects is a plus.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and analysis of CDN traffic scheduling and optimization systems.
• Help build metrics, dashboards, scripts, or analysis tools for traffic distribution, cache efficiency, origin traffic, resource usage, and cost optimization.
• Participate in data-driven analysis of CDN traffic patterns and operational efficiency.
• Support monitoring and optimization work for scheduling stability and traffic efficiency.
• Work with mentors to understand global traffic management, CDN scheduling, and multi-cloud optimization.

Skills

Strong learning ability

Analytical thinking

Willingness to solve practical eng,pro

Good communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Master's in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Python

Go

Java

C/C++

Linux

SQL

HTTP

DNS

Job description

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

Location:

San Jose

Team:

Technology

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A49083

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Responsibilities

About the TeamByteDance's Global Engineering CDN team builds and operates a highly available, cost-efficient, and high-performance global multi-cloud CDN platform that powers large-scale products such as TikTok.Our platform integrates both self-built CDN infrastructure and commercial CDN vendors across multiple regions worldwide, delivering reliable and optimized content delivery for diverse global markets. The team develops and operates core platform capabilities including domain onboarding and configuration management, content management, data analytics, and global traffic optimization. Working in a highly distributed and complex environment, we continuously evolve the platform to support both static content delivery and dynamic acceleration, while optimizing for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.Engineers in this team work across both software development and production operations, gaining hands‑on experience with large-scale distributed systems, global traffic management, and multi-cloud infrastructure.We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands‑on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real‑world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally.

• Assist in the development and analysis of CDN traffic scheduling and optimization systems.
• Help build metrics, dashboards, scripts, or analysis tools for traffic distribution, cache efficiency, origin traffic, resource usage, and cost optimization.
• Participate in data‑driven analysis of CDN traffic patterns and operational efficiency.
• Support monitoring and optimization work for scheduling stability and traffic efficiency.
• Work with mentors to understand global traffic management, CDN scheduling, and multi‑cloud optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications- Currently pursuing a Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline.
• Familiar with at least one programming language such as Python, Go, Java, or C/C++.
• Basic understanding of data structures, operating systems, computer networks, or databases.
• Interested in networking, traffic systems, cloud infrastructure, data analysis, or large‑scale distributed systems.
• Strong learning ability, analytical thinking, and willingness to solve practical engineering problems.
• Preferred Qualifications- Course projects, research projects, internships, or open‑source experience related to backend development, networking, data analysis, or infrastructure are a plus.
• Familiarity with Linux, SQL, HTTP, DNS, Python‑based analysis, or basic visualization tools is a plus.
• Experience building scripts, dashboards, small tools, or analysis projects is a plus.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

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