Software Engineer Intern (Global Payment Infra and SRE) - 2027 Summer Technology - Infrastructu[...]

Bytedance; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking an intern to contribute to the Global Payment Business Architecture within the Infrastructure team in San Jose. You will participate in the design, development, and modernization of core architectural capabilities, focusing on high availability and scalability.

The internship offers hands-on experience, exposure to cross-functional teams, and opportunities to learn through workshops and development programs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Go, C++, or Python.
• Foundational knowledge of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networking, and databases.
• Knowledge of ML topics such as model training and evaluation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, and evolution of the Global Payment Business Architecture, supporting growth and regulatory requirements.
• Develop a deep understanding of global payment scenarios and align architecture with business and regulatory needs.
• Assist in governance, cost optimization, standards, and metadata management to improve maintainability and engineering productivity.

Skills

Java

Go

C++

Python

Education

Undergraduate in Computer Science

Job description

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

Location:

San Jose

Team:

Infrastructure

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A53108

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Responsibilities

The Global Payment-Tech-Infra and SRE team is responsible for building and maintaining the core infrastructure and reliability engineering capabilities of ByteDance's Global Payment platform. We focus on system architecture, scalability, and operational excellence to support global payment services at scale. As a team, we collaborate closely with business, compliance, and cross-functional engineering teams to drive continuous improvement in system resilience and engineering efficiency.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.- Participate in the design, development, and evolution of the Global Payment Business Architecture, supporting the continuous growth of global payment services, regulatory compliance, and system modernization while ensuring high-quality architecture delivery and engineering efficiency.- Develop a deep understanding of global payment business scenarios and continuously evolve the Global Payment Business Architecture by aligning with business growth and regulatory requirements. Design and build core architectural capabilities, including Multi-Region / Multi-Cell architecture, high availability and disaster recovery, traffic routing, and data synchronization, to continuously improve system reliability, scalability, and evolvability.- Drive the governance and continuous improvement of the Global Payment Business Architecture through architecture governance, technology cost optimization, technical standards, and metadata management, continuously enhancing system maintainability, engineering productivity, and architecture governance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications- Currently pursuing a Undergraduate in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.- Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Java, Go, C++, or Python.- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networking, and databases.Preferred Qualifications- Good understanding of the subjects of Machine Learning, Model Training and Evaluation etc.- Strong problem-solving ability and ownership mindset. Good cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

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