About the role#
The TikTok LIVE Foundation Governance Engineering team builds backend systems to maintain the quality of live streaming content. You will work with data scientists, product managers, and the Trust and Safety Algorithm team to develop moderation, penalty, and permission tools. This role offers hands-on experience in a global engineering environment.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate on data-driven product ideas.
- Improve system design and architecture to boost reliability, performance, and extensibility.
- Build end-to-end solutions while learning how TikTok products function.
- Contribute your own expertise and perspectives to the team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship during the Summer of 2027.
- Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
- Proficiency in at least one coding language such as Go, Java, Python, or C++.
- Understanding of software engineering principles for building scalable systems.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Experience with content moderation systems, concurrency, databases, and message queues is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
- Compensation: $45 per hour.
- Note: This position does not provide visa sponsorship.
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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