Software Engineer Intern (AI Platform) - 2027 Summer

Join the AI Platform team, where we build advanced end-to-end AI production pipelines—including deep learning model training, optimization, deployment, and applications—to empower content creation and consumption on TikTok for billions of users. Our internship program offers hands-on experience, industry exposure, and the chance to tackle real-world challenges while growing professionally. Interns participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

About the role

This internship lets you join one of our engineering teams to:

• Design, architect, and implement large-scale machine learning systems, infrastructure, and services for computer vision, computer graphics, and deep learning models.
• Build cross-platform applications to explore new technologies and product directions.
• Collaborate with research scientists to develop efficient algorithms and prototypes across various platforms.
• Create automation frameworks and tools to ensure high engineering quality and efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in computer science or a related technical field.
• Able to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2027.
• Strong computer science fundamentals (algorithms and data structures) and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with C, C++, Java, Go, or Python.
• Experience with concurrent systems and architectures.
• Experience with standard deep learning frameworks.
• Proficiency with profiling tools and optimization techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internships, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
• High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.

All successful candidates must be able to establish authorization to work in the United States; the company does not provide sponsorship or immigration-related benefits for this position.

Pay

The hourly rate for this internship is $45.

Benefits

• Day-one access to health insurance, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 hours if hired in the second half).
• Eligibility for housing allowance if not working 100% remotely.