Software Engineer Intern (Multimedia Framework, C++) - 2027 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is offering a Software Engineer Intern position in the Multimedia Framework team in Sydney for a 2027 start. You’ll work on a video computing framework supporting massive-scale processing and collaborate across multimedia engineering, backend services, and specialized frameworks.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s in software/CS/CE, with on-site availability in Sydney and strong coding skills in C/C++, Python, or Go.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in software/CS/CE.
• On-site at Sydney for at least three days per week during the internship.
• Proficiency in at least one of C/C++/Python/Go required.

Responsibilities

• Develop the video computing framework to support scalable processing.
• Support multimedia requirements across product lines (image/video processing, transcoding, editing).
• Perform performance analysis and optimization of video processing components.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Go

Education

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

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Software Engineer Intern (Multimedia Framework, C++) - 2027 Start (BS/MS)

About the Team The Multimedia Framework Team powers TikTok's multimedia processing infrastructure, handling everything from video transcoding and cloud editing to image processing across diverse user scenarios. Our technology stack spans backend services, multimedia engineering, specialized frameworks, and heterogeneous computing.

Every day, our platform processes hundreds of millions of videos and tens of billions of images, directly supporting TikTok's global reach. We're passionate about building the industry's leading multimedia processing platform and establishing ourselves as the premier multimedia engineering architecture team. Join us to contribute to video technologies that captivate millions of users worldwide.

You'll have opportunities to grow your skills, collaborate with industry experts, and directly shape the multimedia experiences that define modern social media. If you're energized by technical challenges, excited about cutting-edge technology, and want to make a meaningful impact at scale, we'd love to have you explore the exciting opportunities on our team. Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of video computing framework to support the efficient processing of the company's massive video and complex business needs
• Support the multimedia-related business requirements of the company's product lines, including but not limited to image processing, video transcoding, video editing, video analysis, etc.
• Responsible for video processing related performance analysis and optimization.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in November/December 2026. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to Our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

• we encourage you to apply early.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to the following Internships

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

Responsibilities

About the Team The Multimedia Framework Team powers TikTok's multimedia processing infrastructure, handling everything from video transcoding and cloud editing to image processing across diverse user scenarios. Our technology stack spans backend services, multimedia engineering, specialized frameworks, and heterogeneous computing.

Every day, our platform processes hundreds of millions of videos and tens of billions of images, directly supporting TikTok's global reach. We're passionate about building the industry's leading multimedia processing platform and establishing ourselves as the premier multimedia engineering architecture team. Join us to contribute to video technologies that captivate millions of users worldwide.

You'll have opportunities to grow your skills, collaborate with industry experts, and directly shape the multimedia experiences that define modern social media. If you're energized by technical challenges, excited about cutting-edge technology, and want to make a meaningful impact at scale, we'd love to have you explore the exciting opportunities on our team. Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of video computing framework to support the efficient processing of the company's massive video and complex business needs
• Support the multimedia-related business requirements of the company's product lines, including but not limited to image processing, video transcoding, video editing, video analysis, etc.
• Responsible for video processing related performance analysis and optimization.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in November/December 2026. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to Our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

• we encourage you to apply early.

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.
• Candidates are expected to work on-site at our Sydney office for a minimum of three days per week during the internship, which runs for at least 3 months and may be extended based on performance and mutual agreement.
• Proficient in at least one of the mainstream languages C/C++/Python/Go/, excellent coding skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multimedia related technology such as video codec, detection, and enhancement.
• Experience in media processing framework development is preferred.
• Experience in video processing related performance optimization is preferred.
• Experience in transcoding or computing platform development is preferred.
• Positive and optimistic, strong sense of responsibility, careful and meticulous work, good team communication and collaboration skills.

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