Network Operating System (NOS) Intern

Job Description

Software Development Engineer Intern (Network Automation) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS) | ByteDance

The Tone:
This is an internship at ByteDance, likely located in Los Angeles, CA, providing students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. ByteDance is a company founded in 2012, with a mission to inspire creativity and enrich life through a suite of products including TikTok, Lemon8, and CapCut. This role is crucial to the Intent Based Network (IBN) team, which aims to enhance network efficiency, minimize operational risks, and develop an intelligent network management platform. Interns will contribute to building a global, intelligent network infrastructure that meets high standards of availability, scalability, and performance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $45 hourly
• Team: ByteDance Networking, Intent Based Network (IBN) team
• Mission: Enhance network construction and operations efficiency, reduce risks, and develop an intelligent network management platform that supports the entire network lifecycle.
• Tech Stack: Python, Go, Rust, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Design and test core functionalities of the Network Operating System (NOS) that powers data center networks.
• Implement: Research and implement new networking, monitoring, and telemetry technologies to enhance data center infrastructure.
• Develop: Develop components for a streamlined, user-friendly network management platform that supports the entire network lifecycle.
• Automate: Implement automated network recovery mechanisms during fault scenarios to enable more resilient operations.
• Analyze: Contribute to proactively predicting network device failures and conducting thorough network risk assessments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Communications, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026. Proficient in at least one programming language, including Python, Go, or Rust. Familiar with using MySQL, Redis, and Kafka for database management, caching, and distributed messaging. Basic understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and network devices (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Skills: Possesses a solid understanding of algorithms and data structures. Demonstrates a strong interest in network automation, network fault prediction, and network management. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Bonus: Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Eagerness to learn and adapt in an innovative environment.