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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Housing allowance

Paid holidays

Job summary

ByteDance seeks a Research Intern for SDN Traffic Intelligence & Control in San Jose. You will engage in research on verification platforms and traffic engineering to support large-scale data center networks, working with a technology team during a 2027 start for PhD students.

The role emphasizes research, rapid learning, and collaboration across researchers and engineers, with internship benefits and a path to impact ByteDance's networking infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in Go, C++, Python with the ability to develop distributed software.
• Quick learning, adaptability; perseverance and spirit of studying technical details; good at communication and exchange.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Go

C++

Python

Distributed software development

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

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

Location: San Jose

Team: Technology

Employment Type: Intern

Job Code: A142759

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

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

Benefits

• 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

1. 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:
2. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
3. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
4. 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