3D Graphics Engineer Intern; PICO Foundation - Summer; BS​/MS Undergraduate​/Master Intern

3D Graphics Engineer Intern (PICO Foundation) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

Location:

San Jose

Team:
Technology

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code: A201350

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at Byte Dance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands‑on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities ernships at Byte Dance 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 Byte Dance 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

Online Assessment:
Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Byte Dance's technical online assessment.

The PICO Foundation team builds the core technologies to make the immersive XR experience possible. From runtime software to developer SDK and game engines, the team is responsible for creating and optimizing XR technologies vertically across the software stacks, empowering our developers to create the best XR applications. The team is looking for a strong technical candidate who can help explore, research and build innovative new 3d graphics solutions in the XR space.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative and highly performant XR Graphics features
• Develop PICO XR System Software
• Graphics and performance tool development
• Organize research data, write technical reports, and publish research papers

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
• 3D Graphics rendering experience
• Good understanding of Vulkan or OpenGL
• Strong C++ programming skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Papers published at CVPR, SIGGRAPH and other top conferences/journals.
• Familiar with Qualcomm SOC and low level GPU profiling library.

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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.

Founded in 2012, Byte Dance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including Tik Tok, Lemon8, Cap Cut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Byte Dance's mission. Our innovative…