Responsibilities
- Contribute to research and development of Network Verification platforms, including emulation, Control Plane Verification, and Data Plane Verification.
- Develop and research Network Traffic Engineering platforms to optimize global traffic control and network bandwidth management.
- Support the design, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of large-scale data center networks.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Proficiency in one or more mainstream programming languages, including Go, C++, or Python.
- Ability to develop distributed software.
- Preferred: networking research experience through internships, work experience, or publications.
- Preferred: research related to optimization, network traffic engineering, or network verification.
- Demonstrated creativity, problem-solving ability, adaptability, persistence, and communication skills.
Benefits
- 2026 internship with hands-on industry exposure and opportunities to contribute to products and research.
- Enriching community-building and development events and collaboration with industry experts.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; applicants should state their start and end dates clearly in their resume.
About ByteDance
ByteDance is a global incubator of platforms at the cutting edge of commerce, content, entertainment and enterprise services - over 2.5bn people interact with ByteDance products including TikTok. Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. We are committed to building a safe, healthy and positive online environment for all our users. We have over 110,000 employees based in more than 30 countries globally. Join us.