About the role#
The Ads machine learning data platform team builds infrastructure for collecting and processing data to support training, serving, and privacy enforcement. This includes feature engineering, feature stores, and training data generation. As a Research Engineer Intern, you will work within this infrastructure to support our global ads system.
What you'll do#
- Build and operate scalable, reliable Ads ranking infrastructure systems.
- Provide technical guidance to team members and project peers.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to drive engineering projects.
- Introduce new ideas and technologies to lead innovation efforts.
What you'll need#
- PhD degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and software design.
- Solid coding skills and ability to solve complex problems.
- Understanding of algorithms, specifically deep learning, causal inference, and uplift models.
- Experience managing projects.
- Preferred: Experience in the Ads domain or building large-scale ranking infrastructure.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $60 per hour.
- Terms: Summer 2027, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, or Spring 2027.
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.
How to get in at TikTok
Landing an internship at TikTok requires speed because early applicants often get seen before the pile grows. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you can apply among the first. This gives you a better chance of your resume being reviewed while the team is still actively filling the position. You should aim to be one of the first people to submit your materials. Reaching out to the right person can also improve your chances of getting a response. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the role or a referral. This direct approach often works better than waiting for a response from a general application queue.
