Backend Software Engineer Intern (Creation Platform) - 2027 Summer

Location: San Jose, California, United States of America Department: R&D

The Creation Platform team, as the cornerstone of TikTok content creation, is responsible for the core content creation ecosystem of TikTok. As a backend team, we collaborate closely with the product team and other cross-functional teams to explore innovative methods of content creation in TikTok, build a trusted content creation platform that prioritizes privacy and security, and drive the evolution of TikTok content creation infrastructure, ultimately providing the best content creation experience for TikTok creators.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. 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.

Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.

Responsibilities

• Directly design and develop features touching global users, and bring real-world impact.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to explore innovative product ideas and cutting-edge technologies.
• Work with experts in different technical domains to identify and solve challenging issues in the world-leading multimedia infrastructure.
• Evolve the architecture of global large-scale distributed backend systems to better support TikTok's future.

Minimum Qualifications

-Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Proficient in at least one programming language such as Golang, Java, C++, Python.
• Solid understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience in commonly-used technical stacks such as databases, caches, message queues.
• Responsible, self-motivated, and have a growth mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building large scale distributed backend services for consumer-facing applications.
• Knowledge of multimedia technologies such as video codecs, media containers.
• Good team communication and collaboration skills.

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy