Ads Infra Software Engineer Intern – Summer 2027

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

10 paid holidays per year

Housing allowance (for non-remote work

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Software Engineer Intern (Ads Infrastructure) for Summer 2027 in San Jose. You will contribute to building a large-scale ads system and work on state-of-the-art software projects as part of a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an Undergraduate or Master’s in CS with strong programming skills in Go, C/C++, Python, and Java, and excellent teamwork abilities. This internship offers hands-on learning and exposure to real-world ads infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or master's in CS or related field.
• Strong programming, debugging, and optimization skills in Go, C/C++, Python, and Java.
• Ability to think critically and communicate solutions clearly.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computer architecture.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system.
• Develop state-of-the-art software engineering projects.
• Own key targeting components in TikTok ads monetization ecosystem.
• Collaborate with product and business teams on product vision.

Skills

Go

C/C++

Python

Java

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate/Master in CS

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Software Engineer Intern (Ads Infrastructure) for Summer 2027 in San Jose. You will contribute to building a large-scale ads system and work on state-of-the-art software projects as part of a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an Undergraduate or Master’s in CS with strong programming skills in Go, C/C++, Python, and Java, and excellent teamwork abilities. This internship offers hands-on learning and exposure to real-world ads infrastructure.