Research Intern (SDN Traffic Intelligence & Control) - 2027 Start (PhD)

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Housing allowance

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a PhD internship focused on Network Verification and Traffic Engineering for our SDN team. You will engage in research and development on emulation, control plane and data plane verification to support large-scale data center networks.

This internship blends hands-on learning with collaboration and professional development events, working with industry experts to advance networking technologies in a globally connected environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Go, C++, Python and distributed software development.
• Strong communication and rapid learning abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Go

C++

Python

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

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

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. PhD internships at Our Company provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, as well as to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies.

Our dynamic internship experience blends hands-on learning, enriching community-building and professional development events, and collaboration with industry experts.

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.

Qualifications

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 Go，C++, Python, has the ability to develop distributed software.
• Quick learning and adaptability; perseverance and spirit of studying technical details; good at communication and exchange

Preferred Qualifications

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

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

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 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.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• 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.