Frontend Software Engineer Intern (Ads Measurement Signal and Privacy) - 2027 Summer

About the role

Our Ads Measurement Signal and Privacy team (MSP) is missioned to build our security and governance infrastructure and process for the ads system end-to-end while ensuring our platform, which handles a large volume of various signals and data, remains compliant with regional regulations across the world. The team explores and implements cutting-edge privacy-enhancing technologies to protect our users while keeping TikTok a free and creative community. As an intern, you will be a key player in data privacy, protection, and security, managing cross-functional programs to continuously improve processes. You will collaborate closely with different ad verticals to design and deliver end-to-end advertising solutions—from signal collection to measurement and optimization.

Our 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 various products to handle signal integration, management, and insights through in-house TikTok solutions and third-party data partner integrations.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable and future-proof tech foundations to manage data collection and data quality.
• Work with cross-functional teams (including product, data science, UX, and compliance) to continuously improve comprehensive measurement.
• Lead and manage the development of products and processes to respond to urgent business needs.
• Identify, explore, and implement cutting-edge measurement technologies.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and proficiency in at least one coding language (e.g., Go, JavaScript, Java, C++).
• Excellent communication, teamwork skills, and strong ownership.
• Curiosity toward new technologies and solutions, with an outstanding ability to analyze and solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience in the ad domain.
• Experience building ad product solutions or ad delivery systems.
• Experience with browser development or product platform development.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this internship position is $45–$60.

Benefits

• Day-one access to health insurance, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year and 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.

We strive to do great things with great people, fostering curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team, embracing an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs.