Datacenter Operations Engineer Intern (Infrastructure Engineering) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

Team Introduction

The Datacenter Infrastructure Engineering team supports the company's fast growth by building and operating hyperscale datacenters. The team manages the end to end lifecycle of server fleet, providing cloud solutions and various infrastructure services ensuring that they are scalable and are reliable.

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.

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 early.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.

Responsibilities

• To troubleshoot, repair and replace faulty components within a server.
• To troubleshoot networking devices and cabling.
• To interpret a server break fix ticketing system to determine what is required to address a server issue.
• To manage data center inventory and assets.
• Industry-recognized processes like change management and disaster recovery plans to manage data center availability risk(s).
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate currently studying at a university or Polytechnic enrolling in either Engineering, Facility or related Disciplines
• Equivalent professional experience/certification in Engineering or facility management.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Be willing to learn about how hyperscale Data Center works starting from the basics
• Be willing to learn and practice what you have learned on the job.
• Be willing to create a positive work experience for everyone to contribute/learn/grow with mutual respect and dignity despite working in a fast-paced environment.
• Be willing to channel all creative energies to develop processes to make this a better workplace for everyone and avoid creating silos and division between teams.
  
  
  

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Job Information

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.