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Software Engineer Project Intern; Network Security BS​/MS

Job in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listing for: ByteDance
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Software Engineer Project Intern (Network Security) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

The Network Security team is on a mission to build innovative and enterprise-level network security products and solutions, to protect online businesses from being interrupted by cyber attacks. We are a group of people passionate about challenging the status quo to solve real-world cybersecurity problems effectively and efficiently. We set audacious goals and strive to achieve them. We believe in teamwork and collaboration and we encourage open and succinct communication.

If you share the same values and would like to make an impact on network security, please join us!

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company.

Internships at Our Company aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

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 Our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Summer Start Dates

  • May 11, 2026
  • May 18, 2026
  • May 26, 2026
  • June 8, 2026
  • June 22, 2026

Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Our Company's technical online assessment. Security interns will research and implement intelligent security protection algorithms based on machine learning, deep learning, including:

  • L7 DDoS/WAF Traffic modeling, anomaly detection and attack identification
  • LLM-assisted L7DDoS/WAF rule generation
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks in 2026
  • Solid foundation in machine learning/deep learning, with an understanding of the principles and applicable scenarios of common models
  • Familiar with at least one deep learning framework (PyTorch)
  • Interested in or with practical experience in the field of Cyber Security or network traffic analysis

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with NLP/LLM
  • Knowledge of distributed systems, edge computing, or high-performance network programming
Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

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

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

  • Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
  • Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
  • Exercising sound…
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