Hyper-Edge Technology Development Engineer Intern (Data Application) - 2027 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok; Sydney; On-site; AUD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is offering an internship within the Data Application Team of the Video Cloud Infrastructure division. You will help empower Live CDN and ultra-edge CDN services by leveraging log data to optimize performance and cost, driving data-driven insights for billions of users worldwide.

This internship runs from December 2026 to February 2027 (onboard by 7 Dec 2026). You will work in a lean, agile environment, tackling challenges across distributed systems and AI-enabled data analytics to

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in software development, computer science, computer engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Familiar with at least one programming language from C/C++/Go/Java/Python.

Responsibilities

• Implement Hyper-Edge technologies in multimedia and content crawling scenarios.
• Ensure availability and stability of access systems; optimize performance and resource utilization.
• Design and develop a next-generation large-scale global Hyper-Edge scheduling system and node network.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Be part of TikTok's groundbreaking Data Application Team within the Video Cloud Infrastructure division, where we empower our Live CDN and ultra-edge CDN service teams to revolutionize video on demand and video streaming through data-driven insights and cutting‑edge algorithms. By harnessing the vast log data generated by our CDNs, we develop intelligent tools to optimize performance, minimize costs, and enhance user experiences. As part of our lean and agile team, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact and shape the future of video streaming for billions of users worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation of Hyper-Edge technologies in scenarios such as multimedia and content crawling.
• Guarantee the availability and stability of access systems, optimize performance and boost resource utilization efficiency.
• Design and develop the next-generation large-scale global Hyper-Edge scheduling system and node network.

Internship Period

From December 2026 – February 2027 (onboard by 7 Dec 2026).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Familiar with at least one programming language from C/C++/Go/Java/Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of CDN principles and practical experience in network quality optimization.
• Expertise in designing high-performance, high-concurrency and high-availability distributed systems.
• Capable of applying AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies to enhance data analytics and data mining.
• Open-minded with excellent communication skills, able to excel in cross-border collaborative environments and identify with the company’s corporate culture.