About the role#
This internship is part of the Global E-Commerce team. You will work on backend services that support our international short video shopping products. The goal is to help build a platform that connects users with products through live streams and short-form content.
What you'll do#
- Build secure, scalable, and efficient backend services for our e-commerce platform.
- Help improve system reliability, data processing, and service performance alongside experienced engineers.
- Develop APIs and internal tools to increase engineering efficiency.
- Take part in the full development lifecycle, including code reviews, system design, testing, and debugging.
- Use AI-assisted development tools to improve your coding, documentation, and debugging productivity.
- Explore backend workflows that support AI-enabled features and automation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science or a related field.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Golang, Python, Scala, or C++.
- A solid grasp of algorithms, data structures, database fundamentals, and computer networks.
- Familiarity with backend components like messaging systems, cache systems, or relational databases.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a sense of ownership over your work.
- Interest in distributed systems, data-intensive applications, or platform engineering.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, global team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time internship
- 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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