AI Agent Project Intern (BytePlus) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Join the Innovative BytePlus Team. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join the world's fastest growing startup as well as the biggest unicorn by valuation. With ByteDance's vision to build global platforms of creation and interaction, BytePlus is devoted to developing innovative technologies and products for businesses to fuel their next wave of growth. It is the best time to join us and pave into the new era together!

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. 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.

• Work with the Solution Architect team internally and externally (facing clients) on activities focused on building and optimizing AI agents.
• Hands-on building agents for use cases in coding & devops, content creation (image & video), AI search, tool use agents, etc.
• Approaches include using both low-code tools (examples: Dify, Coze, n8n) and high-code (cursor, trae, etc.).
• Context engineering & evaluation: Build evaluation test cases, collect bad cases during internal and external agent evaluations, attempt prompt engineering and SFT/CT/RL.
• Summarize replicable use cases into presentable demo templates, and conduct workshops internally and externally to make strong technical influence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Degree or Masters in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Practical experience in Agentic techniques such as AIGC trends, Computing Use, and Terminal Use.
• Have projects (internship or campus) building and optimizing AI agents in one of the fields - coding & devops, content creation (comfy UI or similar), AI search & deep research, ReAct tool use agents, etc.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and hands-on problem solving capability.
• Comfortable with fast-paced and ambiguous "startup" environment.
• Have a can-do attitude, self-starter, and the ability to work independently and are highly motivated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in model SFT/CT/RL is a big plus.

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.