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Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Agentic Creation-AIGC) - 2027 Summer

TikTok · San Jose, CA · 2 mo ago
Engineering$45/hrInternship

Creative Effects are a big part of the TikTok experience. From Versailles Run to Dancing Dino, effects make content creation easy, fun, and dynamic. Each effect has the potential to reach TikTok’s global community of a billion+ users and inspire new trends, lots of joy, and endless creativity. Our mission is to inspire user creativity with powerful creation tools. We are building Effect House, the official Augmented Reality creation tool for TikTok. If you are passionate about AR technologies and 3D content creation, this internship will let you craft the technology that enables intuitive effect development and design. From advanced interactions to visual scripting, you’ll build the tools our creators need to experiment and make engaging, immersive, and innovative effects, bringing creativity to (augmented) reality.

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

  • Participate in the research and development of cutting-edge AR Effect Generation AI system that leads the industry in interactive experience generation.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of new features for TikTok's AI Effect Generation product to provide better creation experience for users.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of evaluation pipelines to assess AI Effect Generation performance at various stages.
  • Use inference stage techniques such as RAG, CoT, and Prompt Engineering to improve TikTok's AI Effect Generation model output.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during the Summer of 2027.
  • Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and fluent in at least one of the following mainstream programming languages: JavaScript, C/C++, or Python.
  • Knowledge about Computer Graphics, 3D content creation tools, game engines, real-time rendering, or VFX pipelines.
  • Passion for GenAI and interactive experiences, augmented reality, and creating engaging, user-focused experiences.

Skills

  • Prior experience with Machine Learning, Large Language Models, and GenAI technologies.
  • Prior experience with Computer Graphics, Game Engine, or Game Development.
  • Experience or interest in AR/VR projects, web technologies (React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js), cross-platform development (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android), or graphics APIs (OpenGL, WebGL, DirectX, Metal, Vulkan).

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $45-$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 if hired in the second half).
  • Eligibility for housing allowance (if not working 100% remote).

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