Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-PGC-Creator Strategy) - 2027 Summer

About the role

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. This internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

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 the team's product and engineering work.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master’s in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
• 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. The company does not provide sponsorship or any immigration-related benefits for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internships, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
• High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $45.

Benefits

• Day-one access to health insurance, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half).
• Eligibility for housing allowance (for interns not working 100% remote).

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with additional offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We embrace an "Always Day 1" mindset, constantly iterating to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless.