Network Software Development Engineer Intern(Network Observation) - 2027 Summer Undergraduate/M[...]

Bytedance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing allowance

Paid holidays

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a Network Software Development Engineer Intern (Network Observation) for Summer 2027 in San Jose. You will work on datacenter network monitoring services, alert systems, and automated fault diagnosis using LLM capabilities.

The role involves collaborating with the Technology team to build a scalable network data platform and contribute to real-time insights for global platforms.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or master's in CS/CE or related field.
• Strong algorithms and data structures; proficient in C, C++, Python, or Go.
• Basic understanding of network protocols and TCP/IP.
• Familiar with Linux OS and command line.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve datacenter network monitoring services and visualization tools.
• Create network alert systems using learning algorithms for real-time anomaly detection.
• Collaborate to develop automated network fault diagnosis using LLMs.
• Develop a network data platform providing real-time status metrics.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Go

Education

Undergraduate/ Masters in CS/CE or related field

Job description

Network Software Development Engineer Intern(Network Observation) - 2027 Summer

Location:

San Jose

Team:

Technology

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A55836A

About the Team

ByteDance Networking is responsible for designing, building, and operating a global, intelligent network infrastructure that meets the highest standards of availability, scalability, and performance. Within this organization, the Network Observability R&D Team plays a pivotal role. By leveraging advanced network technologies, the team monitors the status of data center networks in real-time, quickly detects and locates network faults, and improves network availability and efficiency, thereby building an industry-leading data center autopilot system.Join us to collectively shape network innovation. You will participate in the development of observation systems that support ByteDance's global platform. In doing so, you will gain practical experience in large-scale software development and network operations, as these systems underpin some of the world's most widely used services.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.

Responsibilities

• - Develop and improve datacenter network monitoring services, and optimize network data collection, processing and visualization tools.
• - Create network alert systems using trained learning algorithms to provide real-time and accurate anomaly detection and fault location.
• - Collaborate with network engineers to develop an automated network fault diagnosis system based on LLM capabilities, and provide troubleshooting and analysis services for enterprises.
• - Develop a network data platform based on network metadata, providing metrics that accurately reflect the status and trends of the network in real-time.

Minimum Qualifications

• - Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/ Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related fields
• - Possesses a solid understanding of algorithms and data structures; proficient in at least one programming language, including but not limited to C, C++, Python, or Go
• - Have some basic understanding of network protocols and TCP/IP protocol stack
• - Familiar with basic knowledge of operating systems and Linux operating system; Able to use Linux command line freely

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience in network software or protocol development
• - Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in software debugging and troubleshooting

Job Information

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $45.

Benefits

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). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

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;

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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