[Online Assessment] Software Engineer Intern (Relational Database) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS) jobs in United States
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ByteDance · 2 weeks ago

[Online Assessment] Software Engineer Intern (Relational Database) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

positionSeattle, WA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$42.75/hr - $42.75/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

ByteDance is a global technology company known for its innovative products like TikTok and CapCut. They are seeking an intern for their database R&D team to develop and enhance database products that support their global infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

Develop kernel modules or features for distributed database systems
Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex cloud infrastructure problems
Partner with PMs and engineers from different teams on building backend support for cloud database service products
Participate in technical discussions related to team's product and engineering work

Qualification

Database kernel knowledgeDistributed systemsC/C++ programmingGolang programmingJava programmingPython programmingQuery processingMulti-threaded programmingCuriosity towards technologiesOpen source DBMS experienceCreativityProblem-solving capabilities

Required

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related fields
Knowledge of database kernel, distributed system, query processing and optimization, multi-threaded programming
Experience coding in C/C++, Golang, Java, Python
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred

Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications
Curiosity towards new technologies and entrepreneurship
High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities
Experience with open source DBMS development such as Mysql, PostgreSql and others is highly desirable

Benefits

Day one access to 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

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ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
dateFounded in 2012
location
Beijing, Beijing, CHN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://bytedance.com

H1B Sponsorship

ByteDance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1350)
2024 (1123)
2023 (775)
2022 (487)
2021 (417)
2020 (245)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$9.8B
Key Investors
Capital TodayG42Tiger Global Management
2025-11-20Secondary Market· $300M
2024-07-25Secondary Market
2023-03-14Secondary Market· $100M

Leadership Team

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Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
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Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
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