[Backend Software Engineer] Project Intern (Data Trust and Safety) - 2026 Start Sydney Project Intern

TikTok; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Backend Software Engineer Project Intern for Data Trust and Safety, starting in 2026. This Sydney-based internship focuses on researching and developing safety systems for international livestream products, including safety processes and strategy platforms.

You will contribute to high-concurrency, high-stability systems and analyze business requirements to solve live streaming safety challenges during a fast-paced internship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in designing data structures, building algorithms, and at least one programming language: Python/Go/PHP/C++/Java.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop trust and safety related systems and product functionalities on international live streaming products.
• Enhance safety experience for a large number of international users; build high-concurrency, high-stability systems.
• Perform in-depth analysis of business requirements to find solutions for live streaming safety issues.

Skills

Python

Go

PHP

C++

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Job description

[Backend Software Engineer] Project Intern (Data Trust and Safety) - 2026 Start

Location:

Sydney

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A157863

Responsibilities

The Trust and Safety(TnS) engineering team is responsible for protecting our users from harmful content and abusive behaviors. With the continuous efforts of our trust and safety engineering team, TikTok can provide the best user experience and bring joy to everyone in the world. Our team is responsible for achieving goals by building content moderation process systems, rule engine, strategy systems, feature engine, human moderation platforms, risk insight systems and all kinds of supportive platforms across TnS organization.As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real‑world challenges, and explore your career interests.Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 4 months long internship period.

• Responsible for the research and development of trust and safety related systems and product functionalities on international live streaming products, including but not limited to: safety process, user perception, review efficiency improvement, strategy platform construction, etc;
• Responsible for enhancing the safety experience of a large number of international live streaming users, and building high‑concurrency, high‑stability systems for higher daily active users;
• In‑depth exploration and analysis of business requirements and products to find solutions for live streaming safety issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor or above degree in computer science or a related technical discipline;
• Proficiency in designing data structures, building algorithms, and at least one programming language: python / go / php / c++ / java

Preferred Qualifications

• Have excellent problem analysis and driving ability, good at thinking about the underlying causes of problems, and adept at summarizing and concluding;
• Great communication and teamwork skills;
• Good teamwork, communication skills, and service awareness, proactive and optimistic, strong sense of responsibility and self‑motivation.

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Job Information

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Acknowledgment of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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