Backend Software Engineer Intern (Service Framework, ByteCloud) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
ByteDanceSingapore6 days ago
InternshipEngineering, Information Technology
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About the team
The Microservice Framework team focuses on in-depth research on programming languages, RPC frameworks, and high-performance middleware. We provide the company with research and development frameworks, high-performance middleware, service mesh, and unified Governance platforms. Among them, the Golang framework (Kitex) has been applied to tens of thousands of services carrying over billions of QPS in total and is at the forefront of the industry in terms of performance and scalability. Service Mesh and our traffic management platforms cover most of the company's businesses. You will have the chance to participate in cutting-edge research and development, working with our team to build the next generation of service communication frameworks.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at ByteDance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
What You Will Be Doing
Minimum Qualifications
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]
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.
About the team
The Microservice Framework team focuses on in-depth research on programming languages, RPC frameworks, and high-performance middleware. We provide the company with research and development frameworks, high-performance middleware, service mesh, and unified Governance platforms. Among them, the Golang framework (Kitex) has been applied to tens of thousands of services carrying over billions of QPS in total and is at the forefront of the industry in terms of performance and scalability. Service Mesh and our traffic management platforms cover most of the company's businesses. You will have the chance to participate in cutting-edge research and development, working with our team to build the next generation of service communication frameworks.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at ByteDance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
What You Will Be Doing
- Develop, optimize, and maintain the RPC framework, improving performance, stability, and scalability issues.
- Optimize the performance of microservices for business services, providing high-performance foundational components.
- Build a new microservices architecture to solve existing problems in microservices.
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate who is currently pursuing a degree/master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Golang/Java/Python/Rust
- Strong interest in technologies such as RPC frameworks/Service Mesh/traffic management systems
- In-depth understanding of RPC principles and frameworks such as Kitex/gRPC/bRPC/Dubbo/Thrift
- In-depth understanding of network programming and protocols such as HTTP/HTTP2, TCP, etc.
- In-depth understanding of the key areas of microservice governance and its implementation.
- Good teamwork skills, able to work effectively in a multitasking environment.
- Experience in contributing to open source projects;
- Practical experience with RPC or Service Mesh systems.
- Deep understanding of containerization and cloud-native technologies.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]
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.
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