Web Engineer Intern (Global Payment) - 2027 Start

United States Digital Space LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking interns to join its Global Payment team in Singapore. You will contribute to the development of core web capabilities for financial products, including BNPL and wallet services.

You will work on front-end architecture, web checkout solutions, and AI-driven tooling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality user experiences. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in CS/SE or related fields, with strong JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and React fundamentals, and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or above in CS/SE or related fields; 3+ months preferred.
• Solid CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, OS, networks.
• Strong front-end fundamentals & familiarity with React; able to contribute under guidance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of core Global Payment web capabilities, BNPL, insurance, and wallet features.
• Design and build reliable web checkout and transaction front-ends for TikTok Pay wallet and key financial products.
• Contribute to front-end architecture governance, including componentization and micro-frontends.
• Participate in AI-driven front-end development, including code generation and workflow automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on solution design and module delivery.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

React

Frontend development

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in CS/SE

Tools

N/A

Job description

Location:

Singapore

Team:

Frontend

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A105173B

Responsibilities

About The TeamThe Global Payment team provides payment and financial solutions - including payment acquisitions, disbursements, transaction monitoring, payment method management, foreign exchange conversion, accounting, reconciliations, and so on to ensure that our users have a smooth and secure payment experience on the TikTok platform.

Participate in the development of core Global Payment web capabilities, covering financial products such as Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), insurance, and consumer credit, TikTok Pay wallet, standalone payment apps and H5, AI exploration, and other key areas.

• Payment & wallet products: Address cross-country payment rule differences, multiple payment method combinations, and complex business scenarios. Design and build highly reliable and highly available web checkout, transaction front-ends, and the TikTok Pay wallet (account systems, fund management, local wallet integrations), continuously improving transaction success rate, user payment experience, and system stability, and providing the account and fund foundation for higher-level financial products.
• Financial product scenarios: Focus on core financial products such as Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), insurance, and consumer credit. Design and build web/H5 front-end solutions for complex flows including application, underwriting, credit limits, repayment, policy purchase, and fulfillment, delivering clear, trustworthy, and easy-to-use financial product experiences under multi-country compliance and risk-control requirements, and helping financial products scale.
• Architecture scenarios: Participate in front-end architecture governance and foundational capability building, including componentization and component libraries, micro-frontends, dynamic/low-code page building, engineering systems, container capabilities, performance optimization, accessibility and responsiveness, and stability and monitoring, enhancing system reusability, scalability, and overall R&D efficiency.
• AI scenarios: Participate in the application of AI in front-end development and core business scenarios, helping build an AI-driven R&D and system capability framework. This includes, but is not limited to, improving development efficiency through AI, such as code generation, workflow-driven development, and business understanding; participating in the design and practice of AI Native / Agentic Commerce capabilities, including interaction models and capability abstractions for agents; exploring and contributing to cutting-edge AI payment capabilities and industry-standard protocols; and promoting intelligent capabilities across payment and financial flows, such as decision intelligence, recommendation intelligence, and experience intelligence, to continuously improve engineering efficiency and business outcomes.

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

• Participate in the development of core Global Payment web capabilities, including payment & wallet products, financial product scenarios, and front-end architecture.
• Design and build highly reliable web checkout and transaction front-ends for TikTok Pay wallet and key financial products (BNPL, insurance, consumer credit).
• Contribute to front-end architecture governance, including componentization, micro-frontends, performance optimization, and engineering system enhancements.
• Participate in the application of AI in front-end development, including AI-driven code generation, workflow automation, and AI Native/Agentic Commerce capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business understanding, technical solution design, and module delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Information, Telecommunications, or related fields; candidates who can commit to at least 3 continuous months are preferred.
• Solid computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and computer networks.
• Good front-end fundamentals, proficient in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, familiar with modern front-end frameworks such as React, and able to complete front-end feature development under guidance.
• Good coding habits and strong learning ability, eager to quickly pick up new technologies and business domains, with the ability to write clear, stable, and maintainable code under guidance.
• Strong problem-solving ability and self-motivation, with willingness to deeply understand business logic and technical details.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly communicate problems, progress, and risks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with state management solutions (e.g., Redux) and mainstream build tools such as Webpack, Vite, and Babel.
• Understanding of backend and front-end/back-end collaboration fundamentals, including Node.js, RESTful APIs, and HTTP protocols.
• Interest or practical experience in AI-Native development, including AI Coding, code understanding, automated test generation, knowledge base construction, and R&D workflow automation.
• Relevant front-end experience through internships, course projects, competitions, or open-source projects, with hands‑on practice in the above tech stack.
• Passionate about the fintech/payment industry and eager to build world‑class financial products, or experience in large-scale internet products, e-commerce, payments, finance, or risk control.

Job Information

About Us

Founded in 2012, the company's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, the company has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join the company

Inspiring creativity is at the core of the company's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, 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. 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

the company 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 the company, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.