Software Engineer Project Intern (Security Engineering) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Description du poste:

About the Team The security engineering team is missioned to build security services, platforms and technologies, as well as to support cross-functional teams to protect our users, products and infrastructures. In this team you'll have a unique opportunity to have first-hand exposure to the strategy of the company in key security initiatives, especially in building scalable and secure-by-design systems and solutions. You also have opportunities to go through the whole lifecycle of security products or services, are encouraged to participate in each phase, each part of the projects and have the whole picture of what we are working on. As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period. Responsibilities: - Ensure reliable operation of ultra-large-scale security infrastructure meeting strict SLAs - Design and develop automation platforms for security core systems, enhancing observability for rapid fault detection - Optimize service reliability, scalability, and performance through systematic improvements - Build automated solutions supporting rapid iteration of large-scale production clusters - Participate in OnCall rotation and collaborate with R&D teams on incident resolution

Profil requis du candidat:

Minimum Qualifications - Undergraduate, or Postgraduate who is currently pursuing a degree/master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other STEM disciplines. - Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Go, Java, Python, C++ or similar. - Proven experience writing comprehensive automated tests, performing effective code reviews, and debugging issues to ensure high standards of code quality and reliability. Preferred Qualifications - Experience building and optimizing high-throughput, high-availability systems, with a strong understanding of performance tuning and scalability trade-offs. - Practical knowledge of backend security principles and best practices, including authentication, authorization, least-privilege access, and secure service-to-service. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://jobs.bytedance.com/en/legal/privacy