About the role#
The Lead Ads team builds solutions for businesses to connect with customers on our platform. We focus on lead generation, advertiser retention, and performance. As a project intern, you will work on short-term projects to gain practical engineering experience while contributing to our end-to-end stack.
What you'll do#
- Develop scalable and reliable systems that meet product requirements.
- Build solutions for lead ads management and CRM integration to support business growth.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to define products and drive engineering initiatives.
What you'll need#
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in programming, debugging, and optimization using languages like Go, C, C++, or Python.
- Ability to think critically and express technical solutions clearly.
- Knowledge of modern software stacks, including front-end applications, large-scale backend systems, and data pipelines.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: At least 3 months.
- Hiring process: 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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