AI Application Development Engineer Intern (Corporate Service System - Procurement) - 2027 Start

Responsibilities

About the Team

We are upgrading the traditional procurement system into an AI-native procurement platform, with a strong focus on building Procurement Agents. As part of ByteDance's Corporate Information department, we design and operate corporate service systems that support the company's global business growth and improve the day-to-day work efficiency and experience of employees worldwide.

Procurement is a complex, high-value domain full of long workflows, rich business rules, and real decision-making. It is one of the most promising places to apply cutting-edge AI Agent technologies to real, large-scale problems. We are reimagining how employees and business partners interact with procurement through intelligent agents, and building the underlying System AI Harness that lets agents plan, act, and deliver reliably.

As an intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers at the frontier of AI Agent engineering, get hands-on with real problems from day one, and receive mentorship to grow quickly. It is a great opportunity to explore emerging AI technologies, learn how a complex business domain works end to end, and make a real contribution during your internship.

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.

Online Assessment

Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Our Company's technical online assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support the construction and cutting-edge exploration of Procurement Agents and the System AI Harness, contributing to feature design, implementation, and validation under the guidance of your mentor.
• Develop and maintain services, business logic, and data flows that power AI-native procurement, with attention to code quality and reliability.
• Explore AI Agent capabilities — such as planning, tool use, memory, and multi-step reasoning — and help turn them into working features that solve real procurement problems.
• Build quick prototypes, experiment with emerging AI techniques, and help translate promising ideas into practical product capabilities.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to break down problems and deliver complete solutions.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or PhD program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electronic/Information Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, with a solid academic record.
• Able to intern for a continuous period (ideally 3 months or more) and available for at least 3 days per week.
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals from coursework or projects.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Golang / Java / Python), with good coding habits.
• Strong logical thinking, fast learning ability, and excellent independent thinking and problem-breakdown skills.
• Genuine curiosity and passion for exploring and applying frontier AI technologies; prior professional work experience is not required.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework, research, or personal projects related to AI / machine learning / large language models.
• Prior internship, lab, open-source, or personal project experience demonstrating hands-on ownership of a non-trivial system (a strong plus, but not required).
• Exposure to LLM-based systems, prompt engineering, RAG, tool/function calling, or agent orchestration frameworks.
• Experience building small AI-powered applications, Agent-based demos, or developer productivity tools.
• Achievements in programming competitions (e.g., ACM/ICPC, Kaggle), research publications, or high-quality open-source contributions.
• A proactive, self-motivated mindset and strong drive to turn ideas into working products.
  
  
  

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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.