Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok Foundation) - 2027 Start (BS/MS) (Rolling Intake)

CSEA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CSEA is seeking an intern to help build user interfaces for TikTok LIVE across PC and mobile platforms, covering main product areas and events. You will contribute to design, coding, and user experience improvements to support the growing TikTok LIVE ecosystem.

You will collaborate with cross-regional teams to optimize remote communication and drive iterative business improvements during the internship window from December 2026 to February 2027, onboarding by 7 December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop user interfaces for TikTok LIVE on PC and mobile devices, including middle platform, operating platform, user products, and multi-scale events.
• Develop infrastructures and engineering solutions to support TikTok LIVE's business and productivity tools and platforms.
• Create high-quality design and coding to enhance user experience and support the growth of the TikTok LIVE Ecosystem.
• Explore and implement efficient collaboration methods to improve remote and cross-regional communication and support business iteration.

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Develop user interfaces for TikTok LIVE on PC and mobile devices, including middle platform, operating platform, user products, and multi-scale events.
• Develop infrastructures and engineering solutions to support TikTok LIVE's business and productivity tools and platforms.
• Create high-quality design and coding to enhance user experience and support the growth of the TikTok LIVE Ecosystem.
• Explore and implement efficient collaboration methods to improve remote and cross-regional communication and support business iteration.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who can commit to the internship period from December 2026 to February 2027, onboarding by 7 December 2026.