Frontend Software Engineer Intern (Global Live Transaction) - 2027 Start

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

TikTok Singapore invites undergrad students to join our LIVE Platform Frontend internship. You will build user interfaces for TikTok Live across PC and mobile, contribute to engineering infrastructure, and ship high‑quality UI features that boost user experience.

You'll work with a global, cross‑regional team, learn from seasoned engineers, and participate in hands‑on projects, development workshops, and social events designed to accelerate your growth and career readiness.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related engineering 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

Frontend development

Browser compatibility

Frontend performance

MVW framework knowledge

English communication

Education

Undergraduate student

Computer Science/Software major

Job description

Responsibilities

The TikTok LIVE Platform Frontend team will focus on frontend development. We will also focus on understanding our users, identifying opportunity areas, prioritizing the problems we must solve, and rapidly creating innovative user experience solutions. We are looking for experienced engineers in the front-end field to build excellent products.

Internship Program

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands‑on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real‑world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

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 a Undergraduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related engineering 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

• Having excellent service awareness, learning ability, communication and collaboration ability and english language skill 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.