Software Engineer Intern (AI Infra Compute) - 2027 Summer Undergraduate/Master Intern - 2027 St[...]

Bytedance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

ByteDance invites interns to join the Compute-US team, contributing to large-scale cloud infrastructure that supports TikTok and other products. Interns gain hands-on experience, participate in workshops, and collaborate across teams to tackle real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for growth.

We encourage applying early as applications review is rolling; please include start and end dates in your resume.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in at least one of: LLM training/inference, Physical AI infra (training, inference, simulation, RL, synthetic data).
• Ability to work independently and complete projects from start to finish in a timely manner.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to clearly explain technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Explore and develop key technologies for our AI Infra stack, including AI training and inference platforms and AI Agent infrastructure.
• Build prototypes to verify the functionality and performance of key components or innovations.
• Showcase research findings and products through academic publications.

Skills

LLM training

Inference systems

Independent project work

Team communication

Education

Master in Software Development/CS/CE

Tools

PyTorch

vLLM

SGlang

Job description

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

Location

San Jose

Team

Technology

Employment Type

Intern

Job Code

A84146B

Responsibilities

About the team:Compute division focuses on building large-scale and highly available cloud infrastructure, which supports both public cloud products (like VolcEngine ECS service) and the internal products. Compute-US team focuses on the development and research of the compute infrastructure platform.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.Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.

• Explore and develop key technologies for our AI Infra stack, including AI training and inference platforms, AI Agent infrastructure, etc.
• Build prototypes to verify the functionality and performance of key components or innovations.
• Showcase our research findings and products through academic publications.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Currently pursuing a Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum Qualifications: Experience in at least one of the following areas: LLM training/Inference, Physical AI Infra(training, inference, simulation, RL, synthetic data, etc)
• Minimum Qualifications: Ability to work independently and complete projects from beginning to end and in a timely manner.
• Minimum Qualifications: Good communication and teamwork skills to clearly communicate technical concepts with other teammates.
• Preferred Qualifications: Code contributions to open source communities like Pytorch, vLLM or SGlang.
• Preferred Qualifications: Publications in relevant computer science conferences such as OSDI or MLSYS.

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