Software Engineer Intern (Infra) - 2027 Summer

About the team

The Tech Infra team at TikTok USDS JV combines software and systems engineering to build and run large-scale, massively distributed, and fault-tolerant systems. In this team, you’ll manage the complex challenges of scale while using expertise in coding, algorithms, complexity analysis, and large-scale system design. We embrace a culture of diversity, intellectual curiosity, openness, and problem-solving, encouraging close collaboration while promoting self-direction.

Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation procedures to maximize system efficiency and minimize human intervention.
• Work closely with software engineering teams to design, deploy, and operate elements to ensure that systems are functionally robust.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Able to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2027.
• Proficient knowledge of high-level programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, and Shell script).
• Experience in network architecture, database modeling, cloud systems, and large-scale distributed systems.
• Effective team communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with containers and container orchestration platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent.

About USDS

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture complies with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025, and operates under a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program with defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps, and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation.

USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express creativity, discover new interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale. The company operates with an on-site presence across teams to enable greater speed, alignment, and agility—especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product helps people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect—and our global, diverse teams make that possible. We strive to do great things with great people, leading with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We embrace an "Always Day 1" mindset, constantly iterating to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users.

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 interns not working 100% remote).

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $45.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.