Software Development Engineer in Test Intern (TikTok-Growth)- 2026 Summer(BS/MS)
About the role
The TikTok Engineering Test team focuses on testing and delivering innovative and high-quality core product features of the TikTok application. The team aims to ensure successful releases of features and enhancements from development to production through effective testing, delivering continuous quality at speed. The team includes Software Engineers in Test with a mix of experienced and mid-level engineers. The team members drive large-scale initiatives both within and with peer organizations.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in the entire product development lifecycle, collaborating with product managers and developers to deliver high-quality products through functional testing, automation, performance testing, security testing, stability monitoring, and process improvement.
- Improve product quality and user experience through quality and efficiency data analysis.
- Develop tools or platforms to enhance development efficiency and refine quality assurance strategies.
- Contribute to the planning and construction of the quality system, and implement innovative testing methods such as automation, unattended testing, intelligent testing, and fault drills.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Familiar with Java/Python/Objective-C/Golang, experience in related project development.
- Fluent in Python.
- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026.
- As a condition of employment, all successful candidates must be able to establish authorization to work in the United States. For this position, the Company does not provide sponsorship or any immigration-related benefits.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
- Good understanding of RPC/REST API web services.
- Good understanding of software development cycle, and software quality and testing.
- Experienced in automation testing framework.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35- $35. 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.
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.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request.