Data Engineer Intern (E-commerce) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

Design and build data transformations efficiently and reliably for different purposes (e.g. reporting, growth analysis, multi-dimensional analysis);
Design and implement reliable, scalable, robust and extensible big data systems that support core products and business;
Establish solid design and best engineering practice for engineers as well as non-technical people.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
  Experience in the Big Data technologies (Hadoop, M/R, Hive, Spark, Metastore, Presto, Flume, Kafka, ClickHouse, Flink etc.);
  Experience with performing data analysis, data ingestion and data integration;
• Preferred Qualifications:
  Experience with ETL (Extraction, Transformation & Loading) and architecting data systems;
  Experience with schema design, data modeling and SQL queries;
  Passionate and self-motivated about technologies in the Big Data area.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency]
Compensation Description (Hourly): The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $45. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location.
Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more.
Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

About TikTok

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

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.