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San Jose
Team:
Product
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A121739
Responsibilities
Volcano ModelArk is Volcengine's one-stop large model service platform and the market leader in China's LLM space — in both product breadth and customer share. The platform provides end-to-end services spanning model inference, evaluation, and fine-tuning. Ark integrates Doubao and other leading industry models, offers a rich plugin ecosystem and AI application development services, and delivers enterprise-grade AI deployment through robust security and professional algorithm support.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at ByteDance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance.
Internships at ByteDance 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. It runs for 12 weeks.
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 ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).
Summer Start Dates:
May 11th, 2026
May 18th, 2026
May 26th, 2026
June 8th, 2026
* June 22nd, 2026
Responsibilities:
Direct involvement in core product decisions and architecture discussions for the Agent Infra platform — not busywork, not a role built around decks and status updates
Close mentorship from an AI PM with deep experience in MaaS platforms and agent frameworks
Contribute to product feature design and documentation for the Agent Harness layer — covering core modules including Agent Loop architecture, Memory / Context lifecycle, and Self-Improving mechanisms
Track Agent runtime infrastructure developments across leading platforms and GitHub; produce periodic structured competitive and technical teardown reports
Help design evaluation metrics and benchmark approaches for Harness-layer features — such as context compression quality, tool routing accuracy, and agent loop reliability
Translate real developer pain points from user interviews and community feedback into executable product specs and working demos via AI coding
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Able to commit to working for 12 weeks in 2026.
Solid understanding of how LLM agents work end-to-end: the model, context window, tool calls, and the scaffolding layer that orchestrates them
Strong structured thinking — you can break ambiguous problems into clear frameworks and your written output reflects that
* Self-directed and comfortable operating in fast-moving, early-stage environments without much hand-holding
Preferred Qualifications:
Have read through the source code or documentation of agent frameworks like LangChain, AutoGen, OpenClaw, or CrewAI — and formed your own views on their design tradeoffs
Familiar with benchmarks like SWE-bench, AgentBench, and SkillsBench — and understand both what they measure and what they miss
Power user of AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or Trae
Can write Code to quickly build demos, process data, or run evals — you don't need to be an engineer, but you can speak their language
* Writes regularly (blog, Substack, Zhihu, etc.) and can turn complex systems thinking into readable narratives
Compensation Description (Hourly)
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35 - $35.
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
Location:
San Jose
Team:
Product
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A121739
Responsibilities
Volcano ModelArk is Volcengine's one-stop large model service platform and the market leader in China's LLM space — in both product breadth and customer share. The platform provides end-to-end services spanning model inference, evaluation, and fine-tuning. Ark integrates Doubao and other leading industry models, offers a rich plugin ecosystem and AI application development services, and delivers enterprise-grade AI deployment through robust security and professional algorithm support.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at ByteDance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance.
Internships at ByteDance 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. It runs for 12 weeks.
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 ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).
Summer Start Dates:
May 11th, 2026
May 18th, 2026
May 26th, 2026
June 8th, 2026
* June 22nd, 2026
Responsibilities:
Direct involvement in core product decisions and architecture discussions for the Agent Infra platform — not busywork, not a role built around decks and status updates
Close mentorship from an AI PM with deep experience in MaaS platforms and agent frameworks
Contribute to product feature design and documentation for the Agent Harness layer — covering core modules including Agent Loop architecture, Memory / Context lifecycle, and Self-Improving mechanisms
Track Agent runtime infrastructure developments across leading platforms and GitHub; produce periodic structured competitive and technical teardown reports
Help design evaluation metrics and benchmark approaches for Harness-layer features — such as context compression quality, tool routing accuracy, and agent loop reliability
Translate real developer pain points from user interviews and community feedback into executable product specs and working demos via AI coding
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Able to commit to working for 12 weeks in 2026.
Solid understanding of how LLM agents work end-to-end: the model, context window, tool calls, and the scaffolding layer that orchestrates them
Strong structured thinking — you can break ambiguous problems into clear frameworks and your written output reflects that
* Self-directed and comfortable operating in fast-moving, early-stage environments without much hand-holding
Preferred Qualifications:
Have read through the source code or documentation of agent frameworks like LangChain, AutoGen, OpenClaw, or CrewAI — and formed your own views on their design tradeoffs
Familiar with benchmarks like SWE-bench, AgentBench, and SkillsBench — and understand both what they measure and what they miss
Power user of AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or Trae
Can write Code to quickly build demos, process data, or run evals — you don't need to be an engineer, but you can speak their language
* Writes regularly (blog, Substack, Zhihu, etc.) and can turn complex systems thinking into readable narratives
Compensation Description (Hourly)
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35 - $35.
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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Software Product Manager
Align your background with Trainee requirements
The J-1 Trainee category requires a degree plus one year of related work experience, or five years of experience without a degree. Document your product management history, including any agile methodology, roadmap ownership, or cross-functional team leadership, before approaching host employers.
Build a training plan around PM competencies
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas and AIPT require a detailed training plan showing skill development, not routine work. Structure yours around measurable product management objectives: sprint planning, user research, go-to-market coordination, and stakeholder reporting across defined phases.
Target host employers with established J-1 programs
Search for product manager roles at technology companies and research-driven organizations that have hosted J-1 Trainees before. Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, saving you time on outreach to companies unfamiliar with the exchange visitor process.
Clarify host versus sponsor responsibilities upfront
Your future employer is the host organization, not the visa sponsor. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and monitors compliance. Confirm during interviews that the host is willing to coordinate with a State Department-designated sponsor and sign a formal training plan.
Verify your J-1 category covers software product roles
The J-1 Trainee category under Business and Commerce or Information Media and Communications covers most software product manager placements. Confirm your specific occupation code with your designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued to avoid category mismatches that delay approval.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year rule
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after their program ends, which affects future U.S. visa options including H-1B. USCIS and the State Department assess this based on your government funding and country of origin, so clarify your status before signing any training agreement.
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Find Software Product Manager JobsSoftware Product Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to software product manager roles?
Most software product manager placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category, specifically the Business and Commerce or Information Media and Communications fields. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program and the role is part of your curriculum, the Intern category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category and issues your DS-2019 accordingly.
What does a host employer actually need to provide for J-1 sponsorship?
The host employer is responsible for creating a structured training plan that shows skill development across your program period, not just day-to-day job duties. They must also coordinate with a State Department-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, which issues the DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and serves as the official visa sponsor throughout your stay.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 trainee in a product manager role?
Many companies are unfamiliar with the J-1 host employer process, so targeting organizations that have participated before saves significant time. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and software product manager roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, so you can focus outreach on companies already open to exchange visitor placements rather than educating employers from scratch.
Can I extend my J-1 program if my product management training takes longer than planned?
Extensions are possible but must be requested before your current DS-2019 expiration date and cannot push your total J-1 stay beyond the program category maximum. For the Trainee category, the maximum is 18 months, with an extension up to 18 additional months for certain fields. Your designated sponsor must approve the extension and issue an updated DS-2019 before the original end date passes.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect future U.S. work visas after a J-1 software product manager placement?
It can. If your J-1 program was funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if you came from a country on the State Department's skills list, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement. Migrate Mate can help you identify host employers open to long-term talent pipelines, but you should resolve any two-year bar through a waiver before pursuing H-1B or other immigrant-intent visas.
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