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

About the role

The Ads Measurement Signal and Privacy team (MSP) builds security and governance infrastructure for TikTok’s ads system, ensuring compliance with global regulations while implementing cutting-edge privacy-enhancing technologies. As an intern, you’ll contribute to data privacy, protection, and security initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help design end-to-end advertising solutions—from signal collection to measurement and optimization.

This internship offers hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to tackle real-world challenges while participating in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside professionals.

Responsibilities

• Build products for signal integration, management, and insights using in-house solutions and third-party data partner integrations.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable tech foundations for data collection and quality.
• Collaborate with product, data science, UX, and compliance teams to improve measurement solutions.
• Lead and manage product/process development to address urgent business needs.
• Explore and implement cutting-edge measurement technologies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms; proficiency in at least one coding language (e.g., Go, JavaScript, Java, C++).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and ownership skills.
• Curiosity for new technologies and strong problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the ad domain, including ad product solutions or delivery systems.
• Experience with big data processing, ads measurement, or privacy technologies.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this internship 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 non-remote interns).

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy. Our global teams, based in Los Angeles, Singapore, and other major cities, work collaboratively to create value for communities and foster innovation in a rapidly growing tech environment.