Self-Built Engineer Intern (CDN Platform) - 2027 Summer

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 invites students to join its Global Engineering CDN team in California as an internship. You will work across software development and data operations, building data pipelines, dashboards, and cost-analysis tools for the global CDN platform.

You will gain hands-on experience with multi-cloud infrastructure, data modeling, and analytics while contributing to operations, governance, and cost optimization initiatives. This paid internship offers benefits and real-world exposure.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Electronic Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Familiar with at least one programming language such as Python, Go, Java, or Scala.
• Solid foundation in data structures, databases, operating systems, and basic distributed systems concepts.
• Familiar with SQL and basic data processing concepts.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and sensitivity to data quality.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and improvement of the global Multi-Cloud CDN data platform.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, data models, dashboards, and data quality mechanisms for CDN traffic, performance, cost, resource usage, and vendor-related data.
• Support data needs for CDN product operations, business analysis, cost optimization, and platform governance.
• Develop data products and visualization tools to improve visibility into CDN usage, cost structure, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• Help improve the stability, accuracy, timeliness, and scalability of CDN data systems.

Skills

Python

Go

Java

Scala

Data structures

SQL

Distributed systems

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering/Data Science/ETC

Job description

About the Team

ByteDance's Global Engineering CDN team builds and operates a highly available, cost-efficient, and high-performance global multi-cloud CDN platform that powers large-scale products such as TikTok.

Our platform integrates both self-built CDN infrastructure and commercial CDN vendors across multiple regions worldwide, delivering reliable and optimized content delivery for diverse global markets. The team develops and operates core platform capabilities including domain onboarding and configuration management, content management, data analytics, and global traffic optimization. Working in a highly distributed and complex environment, we continuously evolve the platform to support both static content delivery and dynamic acceleration, while optimizing for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Engineers in this team work across both software development and production operations, gaining hands‑on experience with large-scale distributed systems, global traffic management, and multi-cloud infrastructure.

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

• Participate in the development and improvement of the global Multi-Cloud CDN data platform.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, data models, dashboards, and data quality mechanisms for CDN traffic, performance, cost, resource usage, and vendor-related data.
• Support data needs for CDN product operations, business analysis, cost optimization, and platform governance.
• Develop data products and visualization tools to improve visibility into CDN usage, cost structure, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• Help improve the stability, accuracy, timeliness, and scalability of CDN data systems.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Electronic Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Familiar with at least one programming language such as Python, Go, Java, or Scala.
• Solid foundation in data structures, databases, operating systems, and basic distributed systems concepts.
• Familiar with SQL and basic data processing concepts.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and sensitivity to data quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data modeling, ETL, data pipelines, data quality systems, or data visualization is a plus.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Spark, Flink, Hive, Kafka, ClickHouse, Doris, or similar systems is a plus.
• Experience with backend development, metrics systems, BI dashboards, or cost analysis is a plus.
• Interest in CDN, cloud infrastructure, network data, business analytics, or cost optimization is a plus.

Job Information

Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

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

• 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

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:

• 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