About the role#
The Ads Interface and Platform team is seeking a Product Manager Project Intern. You will work on the TikTok advertising product experience, focusing on the ad creation process and infrastructure. This role provides insight into the logic and implementation of advertising products.
What you'll do#
- Assist the project lead in designing and optimizing advertising products to improve the advertiser experience.
- Study advertiser habits and delivery mechanisms to understand what impacts campaign performance.
- Use data analysis and user research to find ways to improve budget efficiency and campaign effectiveness.
- Help manage the product lifecycle by working with global cross-functional teams.
- Support the execution of product design, development, and go-to-market phases.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program in Computer Science or a related field.
- Academic background with technical experience or project work.
- Strong logical thinking and the ability to break down and solve complex problems.
- Experience with data analysis.
- Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
- You are self-motivated and able to drive projects independently.
- Availability to work 5 days a week.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week full-time period during Summer 2026.
- Ability to intern for at least 3 months.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 12-week full-time commitment during Summer 2026.
- Compensation: $35 to $55 per hour.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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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