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Backend Software Engineer Intern (Data Trust and Safety) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Sydney, Australia
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On-site
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Full-time
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1mo ago
Benefits & Perks
•Competitive salary and equity package
•Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
•Generous paid time off and holidays
•Professional development budget
•Equity
•Healthcare
•Learning
Required Skills
JavaScript
PostgreSQL
React
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
Responsibilities
The Trust and Safety (TnS) engineering team is responsible for protecting our users from harmful content and abusive behaviors. With the continuous efforts of our trust and safety engineering team, Tik Tok can provide the best user experience and bring joy to everyone in the world. Our team is responsible for achieving goals by building content moderation process systems, rule engine, strategy systems, feature engine, human moderation platforms, risk insight systems and all kinds of supportive platforms across TnS organization.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in November / December 2025. Internships at Tik Tok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at Tik Tok.
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 early.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
- Successful candidates must be able to commit to either of the following Internships
- From December 2025 - February 2026 (onboard by 15 Dec 2025)
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the research and development of trust and safety related systems and product functionalities on international live streaming products, including but not limited to: safety process, user perception, review efficiency improvement, strategy platform construction, etc;
- Responsible for enhancing the safety experience of a large number of international live streaming users, and building high-concurrency, high-stability systems for higher daily active users;
- In-depth exploration and analysis of business requirements and products to find solutions for live streaming safety issues.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor or above degree in computer science or a related technical discipline;
- Proficiency in designing data structures, building algorithms, and at least one programming language: python / go / php / c++ / java
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have excellent problem analysis and driving ability, good at thinking about the underlying causes of problems, and adept at summarizing and concluding;
- Great communication and teamwork skills;
- Good teamwork, communication skills, and service awareness, proactive and optimistic, strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation.
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
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com
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Client-provided location(s): Sydney, Australia
Job ID: Tik Tok-7568789891528624389
Employment Type: INTERN
Posted: 2025-11-06T20:20:54
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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
Late StageA 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
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