Site Reliability Engineer Intern; Data Infra; Summer
Listed on 2026-08-25
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer, SRE/Site Reliability, Data Engineering
Join us as we work together to inspire creativity and enrich life around the globe.
Location:Seattle
Team:Technology
Employment Type:Intern
Job Code:A214786
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About the Team:
Our data infrastructure Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is a pioneer in innovation. We seamlessly merge software development and infrastructure operations to design, build, and manage large-scale, highly distributed systems.
We take pride in overseeing one of the industry's most extensive cloud infrastructures. As software development evolves, building systems from a mix of components has become the new standard. In this era, SRE takes a central role. This role demands the ability to design, develop, and operate these components, transforming them into cloud-managed, scalable, and reliable elements. Our professionals play a critical role as connectors, ensuring the seamless integration of these diverse components to deliver high-performing systems.
Our dynamic SRE field is about actively shaping the future of technology, not just keeping pace with it. We contribute significantly to the next chapter of data infrastructure. We're currently in the process of building global teams around the world. Join us today and embark on this transformative journey!
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.
- Participate in and enhance the complete service lifecycle, from inception and design, through development, capacity planning, launch reviews, deployment, operation, and refinement.
- Design and implement software platforms and monitoring frameworks to govern service‑oriented architecture (SOA) efficiently, automatically, and intelligently.
- Develop and manage components of cloud‑managed data infrastructure, encompassing technologies such as Kubernetes, Redis, MySQL, Flink, and more.
- Establish sustainable mechanisms for scaling systems, such as automation, to drive enhancements in reliability, efficiency, and velocity.
- Provide sustainable user support, manage incident responses, and conduct blameless postmortems as part of our ongoing efforts to improve our systems.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Experience programming in one of the following
Languages:
C, C++, Java, Python, Go, and Rust - Knowledge of Unix/Linux system internals, networking, and distributed systems
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in MySQL, Redis, Ngnix, Kubernetes, Docker, Open Stack, Hadoop, Spark, Flink, etc.
- Strong skills in fast learning and communication
Founded in 2012, Byte Dance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including Tik Tok, Lemon8, Cap Cut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
WhyJoin Byte Dance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of Byte Dance'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 Byte DancersAs Byte Dancers, 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
Byte Dance 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 Byte Dance, 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.
Byte Dance 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…
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