Site Reliability Engineer Intern (Data Infra) - 2027 Fall

About the Team

Our data infrastructure Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is a pioneer in innovation. We seamlessly merge software development and infrastructure operations to design, build, and manage large-scale, highly distributed systems. We take pride in overseeing one of the industry's most extensive cloud infrastructures. As software development evolves, building systems from a mix of components has become the new standard, with SRE playing a central role. This role demands the ability to design, develop, and operate these components, transforming them into cloud-managed, scalable, and reliable elements. Our professionals act as connectors, ensuring seamless integration of diverse components to deliver high-performing systems. Our dynamic SRE field is about actively shaping the future of technology. We contribute significantly to the next chapter of data infrastructure and are building global teams worldwide. Join us for a transformative journey!

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 and enhance the complete service lifecycle, from inception and design, through development, capacity planning, launch reviews, deployment, operation, and refinement.
• Design and implement software platforms and monitoring frameworks to govern service-oriented architecture (SOA) efficiently, automatically, and intelligently.
• Develop and manage components of cloud-managed data infrastructure, encompassing technologies such as Kubernetes, Redis, MySQL, Flink, and more.
• Establish sustainable mechanisms for scaling systems, such as automation, to drive enhancements in reliability, efficiency, and velocity.
• Provide sustainable user support, manage incident responses, and conduct blameless postmortems as part of ongoing efforts to improve our systems.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• Experience programming in one of the following languages: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, and Rust.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux system internals, networking, and distributed systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in MySQL, Redis, Nginx, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenStack, Hadoop, Spark, Flink, etc.
• Strong skills in fast learning and communication.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this internship position is $45-$45.

Benefits

• Day one access to health insurance, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half).
• Eligibility for housing allowance (for interns not working 100% remote).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

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, such as 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 help people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect. Our global, diverse teams create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and enrich life. As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people, leading with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact. By 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.

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 globally, and so does our workplace. We celebrate diverse voices and are passionate about building an environment that reflects the communities we reach.

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.