Job Specifications
Responsibilities
The Global Payment team of Bytedance provides payment solutions - including payment acquisitions, disbursements, transaction monitoring, payment method management, foreign exchange conversion, accounting, reconciliations, and so on to ensure that our users have a smooth and secure payment experience on ByteDance platforms including TikTok.
The Risk Solution team specializes in providing end-to-end payment risk control solutions, focusing on identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks in global payment transactions. By leveraging advanced risk management technologies and strategies, we ensure payment security, enhance customer experience, and support the steady growth of global business operations.
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
Design and architect robust, scalable solutions for international payment platforms;
Manage and prioritize tasks throughout the software development lifecycle;
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code to build tools and applications;
Implement automation using suitable tools and scripting techniques;
Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and perform rigorous testing;
Work closely with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to enhance product quality;
Maintain comprehensive documentation and oversee system performance;
Stay current with emerging technologies to ensure software innovation.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate/Master in Software Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline.
Proficiency in programming, debugging, and optimizing code in one or more widely-used languages;
Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities; adaptable, proactive, and resourceful;
Quick learner with a proactive mindset, creative problem-solving skills, and a strong sense of ownership;
Collaborative team player, thriving in dynamic, culturally diverse, and globally distributed environments.
Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer or Fall 2026.
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant internship experience with hands-on exposure to the tech stack
Basic understanding of the payment industry and risk vendors
Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
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Job Information
For Pay TransparencyCompensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60.
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 pro
About the Company
ByteDance is a global incubator of platforms at the cutting edge of commerce, content, entertainment and enterprise services - over 2.5bn people interact with ByteDance products including TikTok.
Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible.
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