Backend Software Engineer Project Intern (Service Platform) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

About the team The Service Platform team builds the cloud foundation that powers ByteDance's global ecosystem, providing comprehensive infrastructure solutions including server-less computing and resource quota management for full-stack engineering teams across the organization. Our mission is to enable safer deployment processes, expand deployment capabilities, and deliver robust control mechanisms to optimize business operations and reduce costs. As part of our drive for innovation, we are continuously expanding our PaaS offerings to support AI infrastructure development through next generation technologies with MCP and AI Sandbox. 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. What You Will Be Doing: - Design, develop, and optimize the core platform services and ecosystem components; - Collaborate with AI infrastructure teams to integrate specialized tooling and execution environments; - Continuously improve platform efficiency and cost-effectiveness through system optimization; - Establish and enforce platform engineering best practices across internal product lines;