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Software Engineer Intern

CDN/Edge/Traffic Platform, MS

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ByteDance

ByteDance

10,001+ employees

Operates global content platforms and apps

No salary listed

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
gRPC
Kubernetes
Python
MySQL
Apache Kafka
Java
Postgres
Docker
Microservices
Go
Redis
Nginx
C/C++
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master’s student in Computer Science, Computing Engineering, or related fields.
  • Experience in programming languages such as Go, Python, Java, C/C++.
  • Experience with one or more databases and messaging frameworks, such as MySQL, Postgres, Redis, Kafka, etc.
  • Experience in using docker or other container technologies.
  • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members to build enterprise-level platform (PaaS) that serves both internal and external teams.
  • Develop and Enhance microservices using Cloud Native technologies like Kubernetes, gRPC, REST, Nginx/Envoy, Postgres, Containers, etc.
  • Write the necessary unit test, integration test, and end-to-end test.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment and be responsible end-to-end to the production environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in Kubernetes-related Cloud Native development, such as Kubernetes API, Operator, Custom Resource Definition (CRD) development, or other related Open Source projects.
  • Experience with backend development and frameworks such as Gin, Iris, Django, Spring, etc.
  • Deep understanding of data structure design, networking, authentication and data security.
  • Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.
  • Experience in using and contributing to Cloud Native projects, e.g. Prometheus , Istio/Linkerd, Envoy, KubeEdge, ArgoCD, OPA, Harbor, etc.

ByteDance operates various content platforms, including Toutiao for news aggregation and TikTok for short video sharing, catering to a global audience. The company uses user-generated content and advanced algorithms to personalize experiences, keeping users engaged. ByteDance primarily generates revenue through advertising and in-app purchases, distinguishing itself from competitors with its algorithm-driven content delivery. The goal is to connect users with relevant content and foster a diverse global community.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$5.6B

Headquarters

Beijing, China

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Qualcomm could boost ByteDance's presence in the VR and AR markets.
  • Expansion of TikTok Shop into new markets diversifies revenue streams and increases market share.
  • Launch of DreamActor-M1 positions ByteDance in the AI-driven content creation market.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory challenges in the U.S. could impact TikTok's operations and growth.
  • €500 million fine in Europe highlights significant data privacy and legal risks.
  • USD 58 billion lawsuit poses potential financial and operational challenges for ByteDance.

What makes ByteDance unique

  • ByteDance's advanced algorithms personalize user experiences, enhancing engagement and retention.
  • The company's diverse product portfolio spans social media, e-commerce, and enterprise collaboration.
  • ByteDance's global presence allows it to tap into various cultural and geographic markets.

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