Software Engineer Intern (Global SRE) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

• Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of Ads systems — from system design consulting through to launch reviews, deployment, operation and refinement.
• Build availability of services deployed across multiple data centers globally.
• Deliver tools/software to improve the reliability, scalability and operability of services.
• Measure and monitor availability, latency and overall service health.
• Practice sustainable incident response and postmortems.
• Participate in on-call rotations across continents.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general-purpose programming languages, including but not limited to C, C++, Java, Python, Perl, or Go.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems and IP networking.
• Experience in problem-solving, application issues, or production operations.
• Experience in automating routine tasks.
• Effective communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.
• Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2026.

About the role

The internship at Our Company aims to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. Interns will have access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more, and 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).

Benefits

A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. 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.

Pay

Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60. 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. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

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.