Network Automation Intern – NOS & Data Center

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

ByteDance is offering an internship in the Networking/Technology team based in San Jose. Interns will gain hands-on experience designing, testing, and operating the NOS that powers data center networks, while exploring smart networking and telemetry technologies.

You will work with a team focused on AI-driven network management, fault prediction, and automated recovery, gaining exposure to network lifecycle tasks from planning to deployment and optimization.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures with proficiency in at least one language (Python/Go/Rust).
• Familiar with MySQL, Redis and Kafka for data management and messaging.
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF and network devices; interest in network automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and test core functionalities of the Network Operating System (NOS) powering data center networks.
• Research and implement new networking, monitoring, and telemetry technologies to enhance data center infrastructure efficiency and availability.

Skills

Python

Go

Rust

Algorithms

Networking basics

MySQL

Redis

Kafka

Communication

Education

Undergraduate or Master's in CS/CE

Tools

MySQL

Redis

Kafka

Job description

ByteDance is offering an internship in the Networking/Technology team based in San Jose. Interns will gain hands-on experience designing, testing, and operating the NOS that powers data center networks, while exploring smart networking and telemetry technologies.

You will work with a team focused on AI-driven network management, fault prediction, and automated recovery, gaining exposure to network lifecycle tasks from planning to deployment and optimization.