ByteDance · 2 weeks ago
Researcher Intern (Virtual Network) - 2026 Start (PhD)
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
Start in 2026ByteDance is a global technology company known for its innovative products like TikTok and Douyin. They are seeking a Researcher Intern for their Virtual Network team to contribute to the research and development of network virtualization infrastructure and hardware accelerated technologies.
ContentData MiningFoundational AIInternetSocial Media
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
Qualification
Required
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
Experience with at least one of the following areas: NPL programming on TD4 or TD5
Experience with at least one of the following areas: C programming with DPDK
Experience with at least one of the following areas: 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
Frequent contributors or maintainers in networking related open source communities
Having top tier networking conference publications such as NSDI or SIGCOMM
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year)
Housing allowance
Company
ByteDance
ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
Founded in 2012
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8BKey Investors
Capital TodayG42Tiger Global Management
2025-11-20Secondary Market· $300M
2024-07-25Secondary Market
2023-03-14Secondary Market· $100M
Leadership Team
Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
Recent News
2026-01-08
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