Research Intern(Virtual Network) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Research Intern(Virtual Network) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Location: San Jose

Team: Technology

Employment Type: Intern

Job Code: A88719

Responsibilities

Team Introduction Virtual Network-US team focuses on the research and development of ByteDance network virtualization infrastructure, especially focusing on hardware accelerated technologies covering both central gateways and host networking scenarios. The Network division focuses on building large-scale and highly available cloud & AI networking infrastructure, which supports both ByteDance public cloud products and its corporate products such as Douyin & TikTok. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at ByteDance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance. PhD internships at ByteDance provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. Our dynamic internship experience blends hands-on learning, enriching community-building and development events, and collaboration with industry experts. 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).

Responsibilities:

• Develop key hardware acceleration technologies to optimize our central gateway & host networking components.
• Work with academia and open source communities on joint development.
• Follow the latest technologies from academia and industry and conduct deep-dive analysis.
• Present our research and products in academic papers.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a PhD in computer networking or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with at least one of the following areas:
• P4 programming on Tofino switch and/or Pensando DPU
• NPL programming on TD4 or TD5
• C programming with DPDK
• RDMA protocols and AI networking
• Commit to proactive continuous learning, demonstrate enthusiasm for networking fields, and exhibit a strong ability to quickly grasp and apply new technologies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Frequent contributors or maintainers in networking related open source communities.
• Having top tier networking conference publications such as NSDI or SIGCOMM.

Job Information

For Pay TransparencyCompensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

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

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance'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 ByteDancers, 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

ByteDance 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 ByteDance, 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance 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 accommodation, please reach out to us at