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Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Intelligent Creation) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

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Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Intelligent Creation) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

TikTok

San Jose, CA

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On-site

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Full-time

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1mo ago

Benefits & Perks

Professional development budget

Competitive salary and equity package

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Learning

Equity

Flexible Hours

Healthcare

Required Skills

Node.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

About Us

Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

Size: 5001-10000 employees
Industry: Entertainment & Gaming, Social Media, Technology

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Responsibilities

Our team's mission is to power the creator economy by offering economic opportunities for creators who inspire creativity, bring joy, and provide value to our community. We are a product facing team and you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team (Product, Research, Design, and Data) to define and build solutions for creators who inspire members of our community every day.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at Tik Tok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at Tik Tok.
Internships at Tik Tok 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.

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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 Tik Tok 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, 2026Online Assessment Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Tik Tok's technical online assessment.

Responsibilities:

  • Build new features that touch hundreds of millions of people around the world.
  • Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex technical problems.
  • Participate in technical discussions related to team's product and engineering work.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline;

  • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026;

  • Experience with Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++.

  • As a condition of employment, all successful candidates must be able to establish authorization to work in the United States. For this position, the Company does not provide sponsorship or any immigration-related benefits.

  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.

  • Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internships, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.

  • High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA

Job ID: Tik Tok-7532756766799644946

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-09-23T20:17:00
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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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About TikTok

TikTok

TikTok

Late Stage

A short-form video entertainment app and social network platform

10,001+

Employees

Los Angeles

Headquarters

$220B

Valuation

Reviews

3.1

3 reviews

Work Life Balance

1.5

Compensation

2.0

Culture

1.2

Career

1.8

Management

1.0

5%

Recommend to a Friend

Pros

Limited positive feedback available

Company size allows for potential opportunities

Technology platform experience

Cons

Mass layoffs and poor handling of terminations

Unprofessional management and HR behavior

Exposure to traumatic content without adequate support

Salary Ranges

52 data points

Junior/L3

Junior/L3 · Anti-Fraud Data Analyst

3 reports

$143,750

total / year

Base

$125,000

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$126,500

$163,300

Interview Experience

4 interviews

Difficulty

3.5

/ 5

Duration

21-35 weeks

Experience

Positive 0%

Neutral 25%

Negative 75%

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Recruiter Screen

3

Online Assessment

4

Technical Phone Screen

5

Onsite/Virtual Interviews

6

Team Matching

7

Offer

Common Questions

Coding/Algorithm

System Design

Behavioral/STAR

Technical Knowledge

Data Structures