Golang Development Engineer Intern

About the role

This position invites you to join Bybit as a Golang Development Engineer Intern where you will contribute directly to the creation of high-performance backend systems that power a global trading platform. You will gain practical, hands-on experience within a fast-paced, professional tech environment that values innovation and execution. The role provides exposure to the full development lifecycle, allowing you to see how ideas transform into deployed, reliable services. You will work alongside seasoned engineers to solve challenging technical problems that impact millions of users worldwide. The position emphasizes ownership of backend components, encouraging you to think critically about architecture and scalability. You will be responsible for writing, testing, and maintaining code that forms the backbone of high-availability systems. This internship serves as a bridge between academic learning and real-world software engineering demands in the blockchain industry.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design and build backend microservices using Go, focusing on concurrency and efficiency to handle high-throughput financial workloads.
• Analyze system performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations that improve latency and resource utilization.
• Develop and maintain shared components, middleware, and internal frameworks that standardize development practices across engineering teams.
• Collaborate closely with frontend, QA, and product teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions and APIs.
• Document technical designs, system specifications, and API contracts to ensure clarity and maintainability for current and future engineers.
• Monitor live production systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and actively participate in on-call responsibilities to resolve incidents promptly.
• Write clean, testable, and well-structured code that adheres to industry best practices and the company's coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and learning from senior engineers to refine your development skills.
• Implement features in alignment with security and compliance requirements relevant to financial services and cryptocurrency platforms.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development pipelines, tooling, and deployment processes to enhance engineering velocity.

Requirements

• Expected graduation in 2026 or 2027, aligning your academic timeline with the internship duration.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Communications, or a related field that provides a strong technical foundation.
• Solid understanding of computer networking concepts including TCP/IP, HTTP protocols, and DNS resolution as they apply to distributed systems.
• Strong grasp of operating system fundamentals such as processes, threads, memory management, and I/O operations.
• Strong grasp of data structures and algorithms, with a focus on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code under engineering constraints.
• Familiarity with Golang and its concurrency features like Goroutines and Channels, demonstrating practical experience with the language.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with databases and storage systems such as MySQL and Redis for data persistence and caching.
• Excellent logical reasoning skills and a strong sense of responsibility to ensure code quality and system reliability.
• Fluent in both English and Chinese for effective communication within the team and with stakeholders across regions.

Nice to have

• Experience with Golang's Context API for managing request-scoped values, cancellation signals, and deadlines in distributed services.

Practical notes

• Available for a full-time internship requiring a minimum commitment of 6 months, working 5 days per week consistently.
• Eligible for the Study Growth Fund, which supports professional development activities relevant to the role.
• The position offers internal mobility pathways, allowing you to explore other teams and roles as you grow within the organization.
• Remote work is available within the APAC region, providing flexibility while maintaining collaboration with global teams.
• This internship may lead to full-time opportunities based on performance and business needs.
• You will be expected to adhere to Bybit's code of conduct and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture.
• The role involves exposure to production environments, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.