Backend Engineer Intern - Build Scalable Creator Features

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing allowance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

TikTok is offering a Backend Software Engineer Intern position for Summer 2027 in San Jose. You will join the TikTok-PGC-Creator Strategy team and work with product, research, design, and data to build scalable features used by hundreds of millions.

This internship provides hands-on experience, exposure to real-world challenges, and opportunities for growth. Students must be eligible to work in the United States and commit to a 12-week program.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master in Software Development, CS, CE, or related field.
• Able to commit to a 12-week Summer 2027 internship.
• Experience with Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Build new features that touch hundreds of millions of people around the world.
• Solve large-scale, highly complex technical problems.
• Participate in technical discussions related to team's product and engineering work.

Skills

Python

Java

Golang

C#

C++

Education

Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Job description

TikTok is offering a Backend Software Engineer Intern position for Summer 2027 in San Jose. You will join the TikTok-PGC-Creator Strategy team and work with product, research, design, and data to build scalable features used by hundreds of millions.

This internship provides hands-on experience, exposure to real-world challenges, and opportunities for growth. Students must be eligible to work in the United States and commit to a 12-week program.