Software Engineer Project Intern (AI Infrastructure) - 2026 Start (PhD) – ByteDance – Jobs in San Jose, CA | OpenJobs AI

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Software Engineer Project Intern (AI Infrastructure) - 2026 Start (PhD)

$60/h-$60/h

ByteDance

15 hours ago

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Summary

ByteDance is seeking a Software Engineer Project Intern (AI Infrastructure) for a 2026 start in San Jose, CA. The role involves enhancing the performance and usability of a high-performance browser engine and cross-platform mobile framework.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer Project Intern, you will work closely with product teams to build innovative cross-platform application frameworks. Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining the architecture of the framework, optimizing UI rendering performance, and conducting code reviews to ensure code quality. This internship offers practical experience through impactful short-term projects in a fast-paced environment.

About You

Required:

Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline.
Proficiency in coding & scripting languages such as C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Objective-C, or Swift.
Technical knowledge of mobile application (Android/iOS) development.
Good team communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

Prior internship experience in mobile development (Android/iOS apps).
Development experience with cross-platform frameworks such as Flutter.

Benefits

Day one access to health insurance, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half).
Housing allowance for interns not working 100% remote.

ByteDance

ByteDance is a global incubator of platforms at the cutting edge of commerce, content, entertainment and enterprise services - over 2.5bn people interact with ByteDance products including TikTok. Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. We are committed to building a safe, healthy and positive online environment for all our users. We have over 110,000 employees based in more than 30 countries globally. Join us.

San Jose, CA