About the role#
This internship focuses on social product development within international short-form video and private messaging. You will contribute to core areas including basic social interaction, commercial messaging systems, and AI-driven visual social innovation to improve community engagement and user experience.
What you'll do#
- Work with engineering, design, and data science teams to define requirements and build social features.
- Research user needs and analyze behavioral data to find interaction gaps and opportunities.
- Manage the product roadmap for social initiatives by prioritizing features based on strategic value and user impact.
- Track product performance and social metrics to refine and optimize features.
- Follow industry trends and competitor products to inform strategy.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program for computer science, engineering, design, data science, or a related field.
- Exposure to consumer-facing products.
- Interest in social media, content ecosystems, and user experience design.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Prior experience in product management, such as projects or internships, is preferred.
- Experience taking a product from concept to launch.
- Familiarity with product metrics, experimentation, and data analysis tools.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time intern
- Compensation: $35 per hour
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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