Software Engineer Intern (Multimedia Arch-Live) - 2027 Start (BS/MS) (Dec 2026)

CSEA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

TikTok Australia is seeking talented software engineering interns to join the Multimedia Arch-Live Arch-Client-Pull SDK team. You will help develop and maintain the live client SDK to support TikTok's live streaming capabilities, focusing on stability, performance, and user experience.

Join a team that works on ultra-low-latency streaming for e-commerce, gaming and social scenarios. The internship runs from December 2026 to February 2027, with onboarding by December 7, 2026, in Sydney, Australia.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in software/related field.
• Solid foundation in mobile C/C++ or Java.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Interest in audio/video systems and willingness to ramp up quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the live client SDK for TikTok's live streaming capabilities.
• Improve stability, performance, and user experience of the live SDK.
• Review feature requirements, write code, and optimize performance.
• Contribute to automation testing systems to ensure quality and stability of the SDK.

Skills

Mobile development (C/C++ or Java)

Problem solving

Debugging/troubleshooting

Communication & collaboration

Interest in audio/video systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Software Development / CS / CE

Tools

RTC

RTMP

DASH

QUIC

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team

The Multimedia Arch-Live Arch-Client-Pull SDK team is dedicated to building the world's leading live streaming platform, providing hundreds of millions of users with ultra-low-latency, ultra-smooth, intelligently-adapted live streaming experience, empowering e-commerce, gaming, social and other diversified scenarios. We are looking for excellent software engineers to join us. You will develop and maintain the live client SDK to support TikTok's live streaming capabilities, focusing on stability improvement, performance improvement, user experience improvement of the live SDK, as well as the advancement of live streaming technology. Join us to redefine the boundaries of live streaming technology together!

• Work with the team to develop mobile audio and video features in the live player SDK, and help improve performance.
• Participate in feature requirements reviewing, code writing, and performance optimization.
• Learn and apply the team's coding specifications and develop best practices.
• Contribute to the construction of automation testing systems that help ensure the quality and stability of the SDK.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to the following Internships:

• From December 2026 - February 2027 (onboard by 7 Dec 2026)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Individuals who are completing a Bachelor's/Masters' degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Solid foundation in mobile C/C++ or Java.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging/troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to learn and take ownership.
• Interest in audio/video systems and a willingness to quickly ramp up in the domain.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework, personal projects, or open-source contributions involving systems programming, multimedia, or performance optimization.
• Exposure to audio and video processing on either iOS or Android.
• Familiarity with at least one live protocol, such as RTC, RTMP, DASH, or QUIC.
• Awareness of coding specifications and best practices that improve software development productivity.
• Exposure to automation testing or building tools that ensure software quality and stability.
• Passion for self-learning and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

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.