SRE Video Architecture Project Intern (RD) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Responsibilities
About the team:
The Video Architecture team is responsible for business facing experience and cost of the Video platform. They build a competitive video transmission network and multimedia processing platform, building data foundation and analysis capabilities, driving product refined operation, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Build global infrastructure for multi-media transport, storage and process, to serve billions of users all over the world.
- Engage in global production system management such as monitoring, emergency response, capacity planning and optimization.
- Build tools, automations, visualizations and monitors to facilitate the operation and optimization of the global infrastructure.
- Engage in and improve the whole service lifecycle, from inception and design, through deployment, operation and refinement.
- Scale up systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation, and initiate changes that improve system reliability and processing speed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s):
- 2nd-final year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
- Programming experience with any following languages: C, C++, Java, Python, or Go.
- Basic knowledge of networking, operation system, database system and container technology.
- Good understanding of every aspect of microservice architecture, and hands on experience in troubleshooting in large scale distributed systems.
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Hands on experience in common open-source system such as Linux, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis and ELK.
- Experience in building solutions with AWS, Google, Azures and other cloud services
- Working in international teams and across time-zones effectively (US, Dublin, China, Singapore)
- Passionate, self-motivated and good teamwork skills.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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