About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern on the Agentic Creation-Effect Platform team, you will contribute to the systems that power TikTok creation tools. You will work on full-stack projects that span frontend interfaces, backend services, and big data pipelines. Your work will directly impact creator acquisition, retention, and the overall usability of the platform.
What you'll do#
- Build end-to-end creator-facing features while ensuring system compliance and safety.
- Develop AI agents focused on trend discovery and personalization to support viral content creation.
- Improve agentic architectures, including agent servers, prompt management, skill workflows, MCP tools, and knowledge base solutions.
- Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and operations teams to turn business goals into engineering solutions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate, graduate, or master’s program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Availability for a 12-week internship during Summer 2027.
- Strong foundation in data structures and algorithms.
- Proficiency in at least one of these languages: Golang, JavaScript, C/C++, or Python.
- Interest in agentic systems and basic knowledge of LLMs, prompts, and MCPs.
- Ability to communicate technical trade-offs to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience with UGC platforms, large-scale designer-facing systems, backend development, or RAG patterns is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks).
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $45 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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