Software Engineer Intern (AI Platform)
ByteDance
About the Role
The AI Platform team is focused on building advanced end-to-end AI production pipelines, including deep learning model training, optimization, deployment, and applications. These capabilities empower content creation and consumption on TikTok, serving billions of users. This internship offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply knowledge to real-world challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, architect, and implement large-scale machine learning systems/infrastructure/services for computer vision, computer graphics, and deep learning models.
- Build cross-platform applications to explore new technologies and product directions.
- Work closely with research scientists to develop efficient algorithms and prototypes on various platforms.
- Build automation frameworks and tools to ensure high engineering quality and efficiency.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's in computer science or a related technical discipline.
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
- Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms and data structures) and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with C/C++/Java/Go/Python.
- Experience dealing with concurrent systems and architectures.
- Experience with standard deep learning frameworks.
- Proficiency with profiling tools and optimization techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
- High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.
Intern Benefits
- Day one access to health insurance, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
- Potential eligibility for housing allowance (if not working 100% remotely).