Platform User Operations Specialist Intern(TikTok-Platform Responsibility-User Feedback Operations)- 2027 Summer
About the Team
The Platform User Operations (PUO) Team provides instant troubleshooting and consulting services to internal platform users. The team operates 7 days a week, with members generally working 5 days per week and weekend shift coverage on a rotating basis. Shifts are typically 8am-5pm during daylight saving time and 7am-4pm during non-daylight saving time, though specific hours may vary based on business needs.
This internship offers hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply knowledge to real-world challenges while building a foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.
Responsibilities
- Respond to user queries in a timely and accurate manner via internal platform and IM chat.
- Identify user needs and troubleshoot technical issues using internal databases, workarounds, and solutions from Engineering teams.
- Follow up with users to ensure reported technical issues are resolved.
- Analyze tickets to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Assist and support training projects and user feedback projects.
- Partner with the Engineering team on product optimizations (a plus).
- Maintain SOPs, write daily reports, and follow the escalation process to provide top-quality user experience.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's degree in computer science, statistics, information management, data science, or a related discipline.
- Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, SQL, HTTP protocols, and internet technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills; ability to organize and work independently with rapidly changing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to code in any programming language and construct complex SQL queries.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, proactive thinking, learning ability, and adaptability.
- Proactive attitude with strong initiative and ownership.
- AI Operations experience.
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 non-remote interns).
Pay
The hourly rate range for this position is $25–$25.
Benefits may vary depending on employment nature and country work location. The company reserves the right to modify or change benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.