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Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-PGC) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

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Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-PGC) - 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

401(k) matching

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid time off and holidays

Learning

Flexible Hours

Required Skills

PostgreSQL

Python

JavaScript

Responsibilities

Tik Tok's User & Creator Product (UCP) team comprises of various cross-functional teams including engineering, data science, recommendation/algorithm, product, marketing, and operations, that adopt a data-driven approach to foster growth of creators and content. Our team collaborates closely to assist creators worldwide in expressing their creativity, expanding their following, and helping creators to monetize their content and build careers. We strive to improve our creator's experience on our platform while growing overall content diversity in the Tik Tok ecosystem.

As part of the UCP, our team of engineers is responsible for develop innovative tools that cater to the diverse needs of our creators on TikTok. We are responsible for creating a range of products, including the web-based Creator Center (https://www.tiktok.com/creator-center), web-based video creation and editing tools, as well as a suite of innovative creator tools integrated within the TikTok mobile app. Our team also develops creator analytics tools, AI-powered inspiration tools, creator educational products, and various new products in planning. We are committed to continuously expanding our product offerings to ensure that our creators and content ecosystem continue to thrive.

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.

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, 2026

Online Assessment

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

Key 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 in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during the Summer of 2026.
  • Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.
  • Strong communication and excellent teamwork skills; being agile and a self-starter.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Passion about techniques and solving challenging problems.
  • Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.

Privacy

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

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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