What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer Project Intern (Platform efficiency) - 2026 Start (BS/MS) position at TikTok?
Responsibilities
We are a tool team focused on improving platform efficiency of international monetization platforms. Our core mission is to empower the QA (Quality Assurance) and RD (Research and Development) teams by developing a series of tools closely related to quality and efficiency. We help them achieve dual improvements in work efficiency and quality in their daily work, and promote the smooth and efficient operation of the entire R&D process. We encourage the exploration and application of cutting-edge AI tools and are committed to integrating advanced technologies into the development of efficiency tools.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications:
【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.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
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. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
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.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. 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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
We are a tool team focused on improving platform efficiency of international monetization platforms. Our core mission is to empower the QA (Quality Assurance) and RD (Research and Development) teams by developing a series of tools closely related to quality and efficiency. We help them achieve dual improvements in work efficiency and quality in their daily work, and promote the smooth and efficient operation of the entire R&D process. We encourage the exploration and application of cutting-edge AI tools and are committed to integrating advanced technologies into the development of efficiency tools.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities
- Deeply understanding the pain points and needs of the QA and RD teams in their work, participate in the design and development of targeted efficiency tools, including but not limited to test management tools, automated build tools, code quality analysis tools, etc., to provide support for improving efficiency and quality from a technical perspective.
- Participate in the full lifecycle management of tools, including requirement analysis, architecture design, coding implementation, test optimization, and subsequent maintenance and iterative upgrades, and assist in ensuring the stability, usability, and efficiency of the tools.
- Assist in maintaining close communication and collaboration with the QA and RD teams, collect feedback on tool usage, participate in continuously optimizing tool functions to make them more suitable for actual work scenarios, and maximize the role of tools in improving work efficiency and quality.
- Participate in researching advanced concepts and technologies in the field of efficiency tool development in the industry, especially the exploration and application of cutting-edge AI tools. Combine the actual situation of the team to provide suggestions for technical selection and innovation, and help improve the technical level of the team's tool development and the competitiveness of the tools.
- Assist in formulating standards and specifications for tool development, promote the standardization of the internal development process of the team, and ensure the quality and efficiency of tool development.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in a computer-related major, with an internship duration of no less than 3 months.
- Master at least one mainstream programming language, such as Java, Python, Go, etc., with a certain programming foundation and good learning ability.
- Have a certain understanding of software R&D processes and DevOps concepts, and those who understand the working modes and needs of the QA and RD teams are preferred.
- Interested in test tools, automated tools, efficiency analysis tools, etc., and those with relevant development experience or project experience are preferred.
- Have a certain ability to analyze and solve problems, and can actively respond to and assist in solving technical problems in the use of tools.
- Have good communication and collaboration skills and team spirit, be proactive, be willing to accept challenges, have a strong passion for improving team efficiency, and have the desire to explore cutting-edge AI tools.
【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.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
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. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
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.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. 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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Salary : $45 - $60