Software Engineer Intern, (TikTok Live) - 2027 Start (BS/MS) (Rolling Intake)

CSEA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is offering an internship within the Live revenue engineering team in Sydney, Australia, November/December 2026, onboard by 7 Dec 2026. The role focuses on building user interfaces for TikTok LIVE on PC and mobile, and developing infrastructure to support revenue features.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable frontend solutions, gain industry exposure, and contribute to a cutting-edge revenue ecosystem used by millions of users and live streamers.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Solid front-end programming skills with experience in solving browser compatibility issues and optimizing front-end performance.
• Understand front-end engineering and component development, having a certain design skill set and familiar with at least one MV* framework.

Responsibilities

• To develop user-interfaces for TikTok LIVE on PC/ Mobile Devices, including Middle platform, Operating platform, Products for users, Events with Multi-scales and etc.
• To develop infrastructures such as engineering solutions that will be supporting TikTok LIVE's business and productivity tools and platforms.
• Create the ultimate user experience and support the growth and development of the TikTok LIVE Ecosystem with high-quality design and coding.
• Explore and implement efficient collaboration methods to enhance the efficiency of remote and cross-regional communication and support the iteration of our business.

Skills

Front-end development

Browser compatibility

MV* framework

Design sense

Education

Undergraduate/Master in Software Development/CS/CE

Job description

Responsibilities

TikTok Live revenue engineering team is responsible for building the cutting-edge revenue ecosystem which includes gifting and other revenue features that are innovative, secure and intuitive for our users. As an important member of the engineering team, you will build solutions that affect millions of users and live streamers.

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

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

Responsibilities

• To develop user-interfaces for TikTok LIVE on PC/ Mobile Devices, including Middle platform, Operating platform, Products for users, Events with Multi-scales and etc.
• To develop infrastructures such as engineering solutions that will be supporting TikTok LIVE's business and productivity tools and platforms.
• Create the ultimate user experience and support the growth and development of the TikTok LIVE Ecosystem with high-quality design and coding.
• Explore and implement efficient collaboration methods to enhance the efficiency of remote and cross-regional communication and support the iteration of our business.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Solid front-end programming skills with experience in solving browser compatibility issues and optimizing front-end performance.
• Understand front-end engineering and component development, having a certain design skill set and familiar with at least one MV* framework.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent service awareness, learning ability, communication and collaboration ability to use in communication and collaboration.
• Good to have experience in multi-end (Native/PC/Server) development.
• Good to have experience in participating or leading large-scale projects and open source projects.
• Good to have experience in writing tech articles or tech blogs.

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.