About the role#
The Partner Product team manages the Open API Platform and the TikTok Shop App Ecosystem. This group builds tools for partners to collaborate with the platform, helping merchants and creators operate more efficiently. As an intern, you will gather user requirements and assist in product design to provide effective solutions for our clients.
What you'll do#
- Gather insights on Sellers and Independent Software Vendors through quantitative and qualitative market studies.
- Work with the product management team to shape product strategy and long-term vision.
- Prioritize product requirements using ROI and dependency analysis.
- Review artifacts throughout the product development lifecycle to maintain quality standards.
- Conduct user acceptance testing to ensure a high-quality experience before product launch.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an MBA program.
- Availability for a 12-week commitment during Summer 2027.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- Comfort navigating complex organizations and aligning objectives across cross-functional groups.
- A data-driven approach, with experience setting targets, planning actions, and executing rapid iterations to improve results.
- Familiarity with TikTok and mainstream e-commerce platforms.
- Understanding of APIs and 3P integrations.
- Prior experience in content-based e-commerce is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: 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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