About the role#
As an Open Platform Product Project Intern, you will join the TikTok open platform initiative. This team builds tools for third-party developers to integrate services and content into the TikTok ecosystem. You will work on projects that support platform capabilities, developer tools, and business growth. This role involves close collaboration with product, engineering, and operations teams as the platform moves toward scaled growth.
What you'll do#
- Support product managers with research, scheme design, and implementation of platform features.
- Gather and analyze user feedback, business data, and competitor activity to suggest product improvements.
- Create and maintain documentation, including requirement documents, flowcharts, and prototype specifications.
- Oversee the product lifecycle from development and testing to launch and defect tracking.
- Coordinate across teams to resolve issues and drive project completion.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or Information Management.
- Proficiency in English and fluency in written and spoken Mandarin.
- Logical thinking, information organization, and problem analysis skills.
- Experience with tools like Feishu, XMind, Figma, MockingBot, or Axure.
- Strong communication skills and a sense of responsibility.
- Previous internship experience in product management or data analysis is preferred.
- Familiarity with open platforms or mini-programs is a plus.
- Experience with AI or automated efficiency tools is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Work modality: On-site, 5 days per week.
- Duration: At least 3 months.
- Compensation: $35 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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