About the role#
The Ads Interface team builds advertising experiences and marketing strategies for clients globally. You will work on technical domains including user systems, ad creation, material optimization, delivery strategy, and measurement. This role focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses connect with customers through TikTok.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, test, and improve the TikTok Ads experience.
- Manage the work of a focused team of software engineers by providing guidance, feedback, and mentoring.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and R&D teams globally.
- Set project priorities, manage deadlines, and oversee deliverables.
- Define long-term technical roadmaps and contribute to team technical decisions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS or MS program for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design.
- Ability to think critically and express solutions clearly.
- Strong teamwork skills, including communication, ownership, and empathy.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week full-time internship during Summer 2027.
- Experience with resource management and task scheduling for large-scale distributed software like Spark or TensorFlow is a plus.
- Experience with full-stack development projects is preferred.
- Knowledge of advertisement technology is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $45 to $60 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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