Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok - Product Infrastructure)

TikTok
San Jose, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Account team supports identity and access services across TikTok and its ecosystem. Interns will engage with system-level challenges around scalability, reliability, security, and performance.

What You Will Do

Assist in designing, testing, deploying, and maintaining backend services within our distributed systems. Analyze and improve system efficiency, scalability, and stability.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Programming experience in Go, Java, C++, Python, or similar languages.
  • Familiarity with backend development patterns and database fundamentals (e.g. SQL / NoSQL).
  • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during the Summer of 2027.

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience
  • Industry exposure
  • Opportunities to apply knowledge to real-world challenges
  • Social events
  • Learning programs
  • Development workshops
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