Production System Engineer Project Intern (Server DevOps) - 2027 Start Technology - Infrastruct[...]

Bytedance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

ByteDance in San Jose is offering an intern role within the Infrastructure team. You will work on server deployment and monitoring across CPU and GPU fleets, and help automate tasks with Python or Bash while learning Linux troubleshooting.

You will collaborate with hardware, ops, and data-center teams on real projects in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes hands-on experience with server hardware, BIOS/UEFI, and exploring AI-powered automation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in CS, Computer Engineering, EE, IT, or related field.
• Comfortable with basic Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Some scripting/programming experience (Python, Bash, Go, or similar).
• Basic understanding of hardware, OS concepts, networking, or distributed systems.
• Some exposure to server hardware, firmware (BIOS/UEFI), or system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on with server deployment, monitoring, and maintenance across CPU and GPU fleets.
• Write scripts and small tools (Python, Bash, or similar) to automate repetitive operational tasks.
• Learn to troubleshoot real Linux issues (OS, hardware, storage, networking, and performance).
• Explore GPU and AI infrastructure, and contribute to the tools that keep it reliable.
• Dig into infrastructure data and metrics to spot trends and improvement opportunities.
• Experiment with applying AI/LLMs to infrastructure troubleshooting and operations.
• Support incident investigations and root-cause analysis alongside senior engineers.
• Help write and improve documentation, runbooks, and internal knowledge bases.
• Collaborate with engineers across hardware, ops, platform, and supply chain teams on real projects.

Skills

Python scripting

Linux administration

Go or Bash

Hardware concepts

Education

Pursuing CS/CE/IT degree

Job description

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

Location:

San Jose

Team:

Infrastructure

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A198559

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Responsibilities

Our Server Fleet Operations team manages the full lifecycle of servers powering our self-built data centers across the United States and Europe: from new hardware rollout to decommissioning. We work at the center of a large network of teams, including hardware design, data center operations, field maintenance, supply chain, and automation engineering, to keep our global infrastructure running reliably and efficiently at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Get hands‑on with server deployment, monitoring, and maintenance across CPU and GPU fleets
• Write scripts and small tools (Python, Bash, or similar) to automate repetitive operational tasks
• Learn to troubleshoot real Linux issuesL OS, hardware, storage, networking, and performance
• Explore GPU and AI infrastructure, and contribute to the tools that keep it reliable
• Dig into infrastructure data and metrics to spot trends and improvement opportunities
• Experiment with applying AI/LLMs to infrastructure troubleshooting and operations
• Support incident investigations and root‑cause analysis alongside senior engineers
• Help write and improve documentation, runbooks, and internal knowledge bases
• Collaborate with engineers across hardware, ops, platform, and supply chain teams on real projects

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's student in CS, Computer Engineering, EE, IT, or a related field
• Comfortable with basic Linux administration and troubleshooting
• Some scripting/programming experience (Python, Bash, Go, or similar)
• Basic understanding of hardware, OS concepts, networking, or distributed systems
• Some exposure to server hardware, firmware (BIOS/UEFI), or system architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience from projects, labs, internships, open‑source work, or competitions, academic or personal
• Curiosity about AI agents, LLMs, or AI-powered automation
• Strong problem‑solving instincts and comfort diving into unfamiliar technical territory
• Good communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team

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