About the role#
The Ads Interface and Platform team manages the TikTok advertising product experience. You will work on optimizing the ad creation process and improving ad infrastructure. This role provides insight into the logic and implementation of advertising products and the broader advertising business.
What you'll do#
- Assist the project lead with designing and optimizing advertising products.
- Conduct new product design, experience optimization, and data analysis to improve the advertiser experience.
- Develop an understanding of advertiser habits and advertising delivery mechanisms.
- Analyze factors that impact campaign performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve budget efficiency and campaign effectiveness through data analysis and user research.
- Help manage the product lifecycle, including product design, development, and go-to-market phases.
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to improve system efficiency and customer experience.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical discipline.
- Strong logical thinking and data analysis skills.
- Ability to break down, analyze, and solve complex problems.
- Strong organizational, planning, communication, and execution skills.
- Self-motivated and responsible approach to work.
- Ability to drive projects independently with reliability.
- Availability to intern for at least 3 months.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2027.
- Preference for candidates available to work 5 days a week.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $35 to $55 per hour.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
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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