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Tik Tok

Software Engineer Intern (Multimedia Framework, C++) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

3+ months ago• Sydney, Australia
Viewed on February 1, 2026
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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:

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026 (Earliest starting in January). 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. Applicants must be current students and maintain enrollment throughout the entire internship period. Graduates are not eligible for internship positions.

Applicants should be available for a minimum 12-week internship, working at least 3 days per week onsite at Tik Tok's Sydney office.

About the Team:

The Multimedia Framework Team powers Tik Tok's multimedia processing infrastructure, handling everything from video transcoding and cloud editing to image processing across diverse user scenarios. Our technology stack spans backend services, multimedia engineering, specialized frameworks, and heterogeneous computing. Every day, our platform processes hundreds of millions of videos and tens of billions of images, directly supporting Tik Tok's global reach. We're passionate about building the industry's leading multimedia processing platform and establishing ourselves as the premier multimedia engineering architecture team. Join us to contribute to video technologies that captivate millions of users worldwide. You'll have opportunities to grow your skills, collaborate with industry experts, and directly shape the multimedia experiences that define modern social media. If you're energized by technical challenges, excited about cutting-edge technology, and want to make a meaningful impact at scale, we'd love to have you explore the exciting opportunities on our team.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of video computing framework to support the efficient processing of the company's massive video and complex business needs
• Support the multimedia-related business requirements of the company's product lines, including but not limited to image processing, video transcoding, video editing, video analysis, etc.;
• Responsible for video processing related performance analysis and optimization.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate, or Postgraduate who is currently pursuing a Bachelor/Masters Degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field, expecting to graduate by December 2026.

• Candidates are expected to work on-site at our Sydney office for a minimum of three days per week during the internship, which runs for at least 3 months and may be extended based on performance and mutual agreement.

• Proficient in at least one of the mainstream languages C/C++/Python/Go/, excellent coding skills.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multimedia related technology such as video codec, detection, and enhancement.

• Experience in media processing framework development is preferred.

• Experience in video processing related performance optimization is preferred.

• Experience in transcoding or computing platform development is preferred.

• Positive and optimistic, strong sense of responsibility, careful and meticulous work, good team communication and collaboration skills.

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com

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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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