Backend Software Engineer Intern — AI-Powered, Scalable E‑commerce

TikTok; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Housing allowance

Job summary

TikTok is seeking interns for the Global E-Commerce Backend team in Seattle to build scalable backend services for e‑commerce experiences and platform operations. You will optimize performance, contribute to APIs and internal tools, and participate in design reviews, testing, and debugging as part of the software lifecycle.

The program emphasizes AI‑assisted development and collaboration in a fast‑moving, globally distributed team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with backend development and proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Golang, Python, Scala, or C++.
• Basic understanding of data structures, algorithms, computer networks, and database fundamentals.
• Familiarity with common backend components such as relational databases, cache systems, or messaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient, scalable, and secure backend services that support E-commerce product experiences and platform operations.
• Assist with optimizing service performance, data processing, and system reliability under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Contribute to APIs, internal tools, or platform components that improve engineering or business efficiency.
• Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, testing, and debugging as part of the development lifecycle.
• Learn and apply AI-assisted development practices to improve coding efficiency, documentation, debugging, and engineering productivity.
• Explore backend scenarios that support AI-enabled product features, automation, or intelligent decision‑making workflows where applicable.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Golang

Python

Scala

C++

Data structures

Algorithms

Databases

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in CS

Tools

Relational databases

Cache systems

Messaging systems

Job description

TikTok is seeking interns for the Global E-Commerce Backend team in Seattle to build scalable backend services for e‑commerce experiences and platform operations. You will optimize performance, contribute to APIs and internal tools, and participate in design reviews, testing, and debugging as part of the software lifecycle.

The program emphasizes AI‑assisted development and collaboration in a fast‑moving, globally distributed team.