Production System Engineer Intern (Infrastructure Engineering)

About the Team

The 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.

Embark on an exciting expedition to explore the rapidly expanding ByteDance/TikToK domains in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Here, the Infrastructure Engineering team is crafting monumental data citadels that encircle the planet, sheltering legions of hundreds of thousands of servers.

As the maestro of our production systems, you will embark on a captivating odyssey, taming the life cycles of these servers. Your adventure will begin with the orchestration of their initial deployment, navigating the intricate terrain of OS installation, summoning services like a digital magician, and maintaining vigilant watch over our inventory. But, like any epic tale, there will be times of challenge when you become a troubleshooter extraordinaire, mending and restoring with unwavering dedication.

Eventually, you'll guide them into the sunset, orchestrating their decommissioning and ensuring their rebirth through recycling, all while contributing to the pulsating rhythm of international company's technological evolution.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.

Why Join Us?

• Work on real-world global infrastructure in hyperscale environments with cutting edge hardware.
• Gain mentorship and technical guidance from industry experts.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in server operations, automation, new product introduction and provision etc.
• Exposure to state-of-the-art IT and datacenter technologies and large-scale various fleets.

Key Responsibilities

• Server Operations & Infrastructure Support: Assist in the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of large-scale server fleets across our global datacenters.
• Lifecycle Management: Support the full lifecycle of servers, from system design, deployment, operation, troubleshooting, and decommissioning.
• Automation & Tool Development: Develop and optimize scripts or tools to enhance automation, monitoring, and operational efficiency.
• System Monitoring & Performance Optimization: Implement and refine monitoring solutions to improve the availability, latency, stability, and overall performance of infrastructure services.
• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Work with engineers to diagnose and resolve system issues, contributing to root cause analysis and preventive measures.
• Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with infrastructure architects, developers, and data center engineers to support ongoing projects and enhancements.
• Platform Development (Optional): If you have experience in front-end development, contribute to building internal dashboards or visualization tools for monitoring infrastructure health and operations.

Minimum Qualification(s):

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with Linux system administration and command-line operations.
• Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash Shell, or Golang.
• Knowledge of server hardware&system, data center infrastructure, or networking.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Hands-on experience with server maintenance, hardware diagnostics, or system troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Nagios.
• Experience in lowcode platform or front-end development (JavaScript. Node.js, Django, or similar frameworks) for building dashboards or other systems.
• Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure automation tools (Ansible).
• Data analysis

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If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]