About this opportunity
Bytedance lists this Software Engineer Intern (Relational Database) - 2027 Summer Undergraduate/Master Intern - 2027 Start San Jose opportunity in san jose, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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
A A
About the Team
Join ByteDance's database R&D team, where you’ll build and own cutting-edge database products supporting ByteDance’s global infrastructure. Our diverse portfolio includes relational databases, distributed caches, key-value stores, document databases, graph databases, wide-column stores, search engines, and multi-model databases. 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, Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates. Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Our Company's technical online assessment.
Responsibilities
Develop kernel modules or features for distributed database systems.
Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex cloud infrastructure problems
Partner with PMs and engineers from different teams on building backend support for cloud database service products
Participate in technical discussions related to team's product and engineering work
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Knowledge of database kernel, distributed system, query processing and optimization, multi-threaded programming
Experience coding in C/C++, Golang, Java, Python
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications
Curiosity towards new technologies and entrepreneurship
High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities
Experience with open source DBMS development such as Mysql, PostgreSql and others is highly desirable
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
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Worksite address
san jose, CA, 95199, US
Who can apply
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