Data Product Project Intern (TikTok Platform Responsibility) - 2026 Start

TikTok Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok Inc. in Singapore seeks a Data Product Project Intern to support product management for cluster and policy libraries, document the database schema, and help optimise the data pipeline.

You will learn across data governance projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement practical improvements. The role emphasises gathering user feedback, writing clear standards, and assisting adoption of new guidelines.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in product management or project coordination through internships or coursework.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; Mandarin proficiency required.
• Able to start asap and intern for at least 6 months, 3 days a week, in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Library Product Management—standards and definitions: set naming rules and quality checks.
• User Feedback: gather needs from teams and summarize recommendations.
• Adoption: guide teams through new standards with written guidance and walkthroughs.
• Data Management—Schema Documentation: document tables, fields, keys and relationships.
• Pipeline Improvement and Implementation: draft optimisations and track progress.

Skills

Product management

Project coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

English

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Data Product Project Intern (TikTok Platform Responsibility) - 2026 Start

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A69377

Responsibilities

About the TeamThe Platform Responsibility team is bringing disruptive innovation to content safety through the deep application of AI. We are building next-generation infrastructure that leverages advanced LLMs to reshape risk detection and governance. By engineering high-quality data pipelines and integrating AI into core decision-making, we drive exponential efficiency gains and precision. Working at the intersection of scalable engineering and technology, we empower global business growth while serving as the foundation of user trust.About the RoleThis role will mainly support product management of our cluster and policy libraries, working with the teams that use them to make the libraries more consistent and useful. It will also support some data management, including documenting the database schema, helping optimise the data pipeline and organising its implementation.As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands on experience to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests.

• Library Product Management- Standards and Definitions: Help set naming rules, definitions and quality checks for the cluster and policy libraries. Write them up clearly so that they can be applied consistently across teams.
• User Feedback: Gather needs and feedback from the teams that use the libraries. Identify recurring issues and summarise them into clear recommendations for improvement.
• Adoption: Help teams adopt new standards and library changes through written guidance and walkthroughs. Follow up on how the changes are being used, and flag blockers early.
• Data Management- Schema Documentation: Document the expected database schema, including tables, fields, keys and how records relate, so that the team can build to one agreed design. Keep the documentation up to date as the design changes.
• Pipeline Improvement and Implementation: Help draft ways to optimise the data pipeline, including how ground-truth results are kept up to date in the database, so that the data stays accurate. Work with the team to implement agreed changes and track progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification(s)- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in product management, project coordination or a similar role through an internship, coursework or a student organisation, including working with several stakeholders to move a project forward.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to turn rough ideas into clear standards and documentation that different audiences can follow.
• Understanding of database concepts such as tables, fields, keys and relationships between tables. Able to read and document a database schema.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Able to break down an ambiguous problem, prioritise what matters, and turn it into a plan with clear next steps.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin. Proficiency in Mandarin is required primarily to facilitate coordination and communication with Chinese counterpart partners.
• Able to start as soon as possible and intern for at least 6 months, 3 days a week, in Singapore.
• Preferred Qualification(s)- Internship experience in product management, such as gathering user feedback or writing guidance.
• Experience setting up a taxonomy, data dictionary or similar shared set of definitions.
• Exposure to data pipeline or ETL concepts such as ingestion, transformation and loading.

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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