Research Intern (SDN Traffic Intelligence & Control) - 2026 Start (PhD)

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays

Housing allowance

Job summary

ByteDance in San Jose is seeking a Research Intern for SDN Traffic Intelligence & Control, starting 2026 (PhD). You will engage in R&D on Network Verification platforms and Traffic Engineering to optimize global traffic control in ByteDance's datacenter networks.

Qualifications include pursuing a PhD in CS/CE, proficiency in Go, C++, Python, and ability to develop distributed software. Interns receive health and wellbeing benefits, housing allowance, and 10 paid holidays per year.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in using one or several mainstream programming languages such as Go, C++, Python, and ability to develop distributed software.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research and development efforts on Network Verification platforms (emulation, Control Plane Verification, and Data Plane Verification) to support network operators and architects in designing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting ByteDance's large-scale data center networks.
• Conduct development and research work on Network Traffic Engineering platforms to optimize global traffic control and network bandwidth management.

Skills

Go

C++

Python

Distributed software

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Research Intern (SDN Traffic Intelligence & Control) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Location: San Jose

Team: Technology

Employment Type: Intern

Job Code: A115868

Team Introduction

SDN team builds cross-layer intelligence that enables hyper‑scale datacenter interconnection. The team is responsible for developing network traffic control and bandwidth management systems, network emulation and verification models and tools that empower highly available, secure and scalable datacenter networks and global backbone network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research and development efforts on Network Verification platforms (encompassing emulation, Control Plane Verification, and Data Plane Verification) to support network operators and architects in designing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting ByteDance's large‑scale data center networks.
• Conduct development and research work on Network Traffic Engineering platforms to optimize global traffic control and network bandwidth management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in using one or several mainstream programming languages such as Go, C++, Python, and ability to develop distributed software.
• Quick learning and adaptability; perseverance and a spirit of studying technical details; good at communication and exchange.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated networking research experience from previous internship, work experience or publications in areas related to optimization, network traffic engineering or network verification.
• High levels of creativity and quick problem‑solving capabilities.

Job Information

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $60- $60.

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 the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half of the 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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; and 3. Exercising sound judgment.

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