About the role#
The Account team builds identity and access services for the TikTok ecosystem. This includes our commerce, music, live video, and business platforms. As an intern, you will work on system-level challenges related to scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
What you'll do#
- Assist in designing, testing, deploying, and maintaining backend services within our distributed systems.
- Work with engineers and cross-functional partners to maintain technical excellence and best practices.
- Analyze and improve system efficiency, stability, and scalability while contributing to health monitoring and optimization.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing an Undergraduate or Master degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development, or a related field.
- Programming experience in Go, Java, C++, Python, or similar languages.
- Familiarity with backend development patterns and database fundamentals like SQL or NoSQL.
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and shell programming, with a deep understanding of data structures and algorithms.
- Hands-on experience developing or using AI agents and agentic workflows.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship during the Summer of 2027.
- Strong communication skills and a sense of teamwork.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
- Compensation: $45 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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