Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Engineering Excellence-Dev Infra) - 2026 Summer (BS / MS)

Responsibilities

The IC-TikTok team, part of the Intelligent Creation department, is an international R&D group tasked with building creative capabilities for TikTok. We're dedicated to productizing AI and multimedia technologies to create world-class creation experiences for TikTok users. Our tech stack includes front-end, back-end, mobile, and desktop development, as well as multimedia technologies like audio / video processing and AR effects, in addtion to visual and graphic algorithms. Join us to craft the best creative tools with the most cutting-edge AI and multimedia technologies! Joining the IC-TikTok Dev Infra Team will provide you with an excellent career growth opportunity, allowing you to contribute to the enhancement of the creative experience for millions of users worldwide. If you are a skilled compilation, C++, Android / iOS, fullstack Engineer with a passion for technological innovation and content creation, we sincerely invite you to be part of our Dev Infra team. Let's collaborate to build outstanding development environments that power innovative creative tools on TikTok! We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok. Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Summer Start Dates : - May 11th, 2026 - May 18th, 2026 - May 26th, 2026 - June 8th, 2026 - June 22nd, 2026 Online Assessment Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable and robust developer infrastructure that supports our effect and multimedia sdks that power the TikTok app's video creation process. You will work closely with native cross-platform toolchains such as Gradle, CocoaPods, LLVM, Clang, Java, Kotlin, and Swift. This hands-on experience with diverse technologies will significantly enhance your technical breadth and help you grow into a highly versatile and well-rounded engineer. Responsibilities : - Implement CI / CD pipelines, test automation, logging, and monitoring for several of TikTok's internal cross platform sdks and applications; - Ensure code quality, security and data compliance through automated quality checks, static analysis and other processes; - Develop internal tools and software for use by developers in their everyday work; - Continually improve development efficiency by optimizing code review and build processes; - Working closely with compiling toolchains to optimize building speed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : - Currently pursuing an Undergraduate / Graduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during the Summer of 2026. - Experience in CI / CD development with common CI / CD pipelines such as Jenkins, Github Actions, or Gitlab; - Experience building Android and / or iOS applications or sdks and their development environments : gradle, xcodebuild and dependency management such as Maven and Cocopods. - Experience using CMake for cross platform C++ projects, or other build tools such as Bazel or Buck. - Experience with Git source code management, LFS, branch and release strategies; - Experience with at least one common programming language such as Python, Groovy, C / C++ or Java; Preferred Qualifications : - Passion about techniques and solving challenging problems. - Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship. 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 :

• 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal / external clients and / or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. 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

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