Big Data Engineer Intern (Data Management Suite, Data Ingestion) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Singapore Intern R&D Undergraduate/Master Intern- 2026 Start Job ID: A197185A
Responsibilities
About the Team The Data Management Suite team is building products that cover the whole lifecycle of data pipeline, including data ingestion and Integration, data development, data catalog, data security and data governance. These products support various businesses, so data engineers and data scientists could greatly boost their productivity. As a Data Engineer in the Data Management Suite team, you will have the opportunity to build, optimize and grow one of the largest data platforms in the world. You'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience on core systems in the data platform ecosystem. Your work will have a direct and huge impact on the company's core products as well as hundreds of millions of users. 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: - Design, develop, and optimize the architecture of large-scale data ingestion systems to support real-time data pipelines, ensuring high throughput, low latency, and fault tolerance. - Enhance the performance, scalability, and reliability of data ingestion pipelines. - Develop and implement automated and intelligent operation and maintenance systems to monitor, diagnose, and ensure the stability and reliability of data ingestion pipelines. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver event data ingestion, transformation, and storage solutions that meet diverse business requirements. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Final year or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Experience in software development with proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Java, Scala, Python, or Go. - Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems principles. - Hands-on experience with big data technologies, such as Hadoop, Flink, Kafka, or similar frameworks. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in real-time data processing frameworks like Flink. Contributions to open-source projects are a plus. - Experience in the event tracking domain, including event collection, real-time processing, governance, quality assurance and cost optimization. - Deep understanding of data lakehouse architectures and the integration of stream and batch processing. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://jobs.bytedance.com/en/legal/privacy If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@bytedance.com
Job Information
About UsFounded 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.
