About the role#
As a Product Manager Intern, you will work on the development of TikTok products and platforms. You will contribute to core business areas including user growth, search, and local services. This role provides hands-on experience in managing technology projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support our global user base.
What you'll do#
- Plan and manage information technology projects for web and mobile products.
- Lead the ideation, technical development, and launch of new tools and features.
- Partner with engineers and designers to drive product vision and define requirements.
- Coordinate resources across groups like legal and design to meet project milestones.
- Use usability studies, research, and market analysis to improve user satisfaction and engineer productivity.
- Define and track metrics to measure product success.
- Maintain team health and efficiency while working through project life-cycles.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Computer Science or Business Administration.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2027.
- Foundational knowledge of product management or design through coursework or projects.
- Experience analyzing data sets to make informed recommendations.
- Ability to gather and translate requirements into product solutions.
- Basic technical proficiency with analytical tools and design principles.
- Strong communication skills for presentations and team collaboration.
- Master's degree students are encouraged to apply.
- Experience with full product life-cycles or driving product roadmaps is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- 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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