Backend Software Engineer Project Intern (Trust & Safety) - 2026 Start

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is offering a Backend Software Engineer Project Intern position in its Trust & Safety Engineering team in Singapore for a 2026 start. You will work on impactful short-term projects, collaborating with ML engineers and cross-functional teams, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor-level technical degree and experience with languages like Golang, Python, Java, C++, or C, plus a solid grasp of data structures and algorithms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level technical degree required.
• Experience with languages such as Golang, Python, Java, C++ or C.
• Strong foundation in data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Trust and Safety experts, ML engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver results.
• Design technical solutions with team members.
• Implement technical solutions to support business requirements.

Skills

Golang

Python

Java

C++

C

Data Structures

Education

Bachelor in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Backend Software Engineer Project Intern (Trust & Safety) - 2026 Start

Intern

Job Code: A198413A

About the Team

Our 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 team, TikTok can provide the best user experience and bring joy to everyone in the world. 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Trust and Safety experts, machine learning engineers, and other cross-functional teams on delivering key results.


• Design technical solutions with team members.


• Implement technical solutions to support business requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.


• Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience working with languages like Golang, Python, Java, C++ or C.


• Preferred Qualifications: Strong experience with Data Structures and Algorithms.


• Preferred Qualifications: Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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.

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