Backend Software Engineer Project Intern (Creation Platform) - 2026 Start (BS/MS) - San Jose - Tik Tok

    Tik Tok
    Tik Tok San Jose

    14 hours ago

    Description
    Responsibilities

    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.

    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. 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
    Qualifications

    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
    • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks in 2026

    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:
    Job Information
    [For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
    The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $45.
    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.
    About TikTok
    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
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