Backend Software Engineer Intern (Data Platform, Data Management Suite) - 2027 Start
ByteDance
SingaporeInternship3 Aug 2026
About this internship
Responsibilities
Team Introduction
The Data Management Suite team builds products that support the full lifecycle of data pipelines, including data ingestion and integration, data development, data catalog, data security, and data governance. These products serve a wide range of business scenarios and help data engineers and data scientists significantly improve productivity.
As a Software Engineer on the Data Management Suite team, you will have the opportunity to build, optimize, and scale one of the largest data platforms in the world. You will gain hands-on experience working on core systems across the data platform ecosystem, and your work will have a direct impact on the company’s core products and hundreds of millions of users.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.
Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.
Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
Responsibilities
Design and implement a unified data development platform to improve the efficiency of global data producers, including intelligent IDE capabilities, workflow management, and multi-engine integration.
Explore efficient approaches to managing distributed states and synchronizing metadata between centralized systems and regional environments worldwide.
Design and develop a high-performance, distributed scheduling system to manage large-scale tasks across different business lines throughout ByteDance.
Work closely with partner teams across the company and around the world.
Design and develop integrations with other systems across the big data ecosystem.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s)
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate / Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Familiarity with at least one backend programming language, such as Java, Go, or Python.
Preferred Qualification(s)
Strong foundation in software development, data structures, and algorithms.
Exposure to software design and architecture, as well as testing and launching software products.
Familiarity with web frameworks such as Spring Boot.
Exposure to data platform product development or big data technologies such as Hadoop, ClickHouse, and Flink.
Job Information
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.