ByteDance

Machine Learning Engineer Project Intern (Security-Data) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

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San Jose, CA, USAIntern
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Responsibilities

  • Improve the capabilities of large models for security applications.
  • Train vertical large models and apply them to code analysis, vulnerability detection, attack research and judgment, threat intelligence, and secure development lifecycle tasks.
  • Apply and innovate large model technologies, including data synthesis, model post-training with SFT, GRPO, and agents, model acceleration, and distillation.
  • Participate in project phases across the lifecycle of security products and services.

Requirements

  • Currently pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Security, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, or another STEM discipline.
  • Have proven experience with C++, Java, or Python and excellent coding ability.
  • Be familiar with at least one common machine learning or deep learning platform.
  • Have knowledge of data mining algorithms and theories, including statistical learning, classification and clustering, anomaly detection, and graph learning.
  • Have relevant big data processing experience and proficiency with Hive, SQL, Spark, and Flink for big data analysis and mining.
  • Ability to implement machine learning algorithms and relevant practical experience is preferred.
  • Self-drive, fast learning ability, communication skills, and innovative thinking are preferred.

Benefits

  • Internship requires a commitment of at least three months.
  • Provides practical on-the-job learning and exposure to the full lifecycle of security products and services.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Tech Stack

Apache FlinkApache HiveApache SparkC++JavaPythonSQL

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About ByteDance

10,000+ employees

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.

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