Back-End Engineer Jobs in California

Responsibilities

Team Introduction: As a central platform team within the Systems Department, The Infrastructure Delivery Platform Team is responsible for providing reliable, convenient, and unified resource and infrastructure service capabilities. Our scope includes end-to-end capacity delivery, asset management, data center infrastructure management, server fleet management, and other critical services that empower the department's operational efficiency and scalability. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company. Internships at Our Company aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to Our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Fall Start Dates:

August 10th, 2026
August 24th, 2026
September 8th, 2026
September 21st, 2026

Online Assessment Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in the C technical online assessment.

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for building ByteDance's global infrastructure digital platform, and undertaking backend development for business operation systems in procurement, delivery, planning, asset management, IDC (Internet Data Center) operation and maintenance, cost management, etc.
- Execute full cycle development, including requirement analysis, solution design, technical feasibility studies, code implementation, and unit testing
- Timely respond to and resolve critical live issues or production emergencies

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks in 2026.
- Final year or graduating with a background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Passionate about programming with solid coding capabilities and a strong foundation in data structures and algorithms
- Proficient in one or multiple programming languages, e.g. Java, Go, C/C++, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experienced in the use and optimization of MySQL and Redis, with solid knowledge of Linux systems, TCP/UDP, HTTP protocols, etc. Candidates who take the initiative to understand the source code implementations of mainstream frameworks will be preferred
- Exceptional learning agility, strong sense of responsibility, and proactive mindset
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45 - $45. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request