About the role#
This internship focuses on content safety and governance systems at TikTok, specifically regarding the protection of minors and teens. You will work at the intersection of product, policy, and AI to help design safety mechanisms. You will participate in short-term projects that offer professional experience and practical skill development.
What you'll do#
- Support model strategy and operations for TikTok Minor Safety by participating in the end-to-end process of model design, optimization, training, and evaluation.
- Identify performance gaps and vulnerabilities in models and propose actions to improve model quality.
- Manage the full data production lifecycle, including defining dataset standards, executing model evaluations, and ensuring high-quality data delivery.
- Adopt Large Language Model (LLM) tools to optimize data production workflows and improve efficiency.
- Research emerging model training methodologies and identify weaknesses in existing training data to improve generalization and coverage.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing an undergraduate or master degree in computer science, data science, product management, or a related field.
- You can commit to a 12-week internship in 2026.
- You have a basic understanding of or strong interest in LLMs and a willingness to learn tools such as basic API usage.
- You possess logical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to identify problems and propose solutions with guidance.
- Experience in Trust and Safety, content moderation, or content safety compliance is a plus.
- Hands-on experience in data analysis or model optimization is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $25.
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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