Backend Software Engineer Intern - Build Global Scale Systems

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing allowance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an internship candidate for the Creation Platform backend team in San Jose, CA. You will design and develop features affecting users worldwide, collaborating across product and cross-functional teams to push innovative ideas and advanced technologies.

This internship offers hands-on experience in large-scale distributed systems, multimedia infrastructure, and a culture of growth. Apply early with clear start and end dates in your resume.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proficient in at least one programming language such as Golang, Java, C++, Python.
• Solid understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience in commonly-used technical stacks such as databases, caches, message queues.
• Responsible, self-motivated, and have a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Directly design and develop features touching global users, and bring real-world impact.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to explore innovative product ideas and cutting-edge technologies.
• Work with experts in different technical domains to identify and solve challenging issues in the world-leading multimedia infrastructure.
• Evolve the architecture of global large-scale distributed backend systems to better support TikTok's future.

Skills

Golang

Java

C++

Python

DS & Algorithms

Education

CS/CE Background

Tools

Databases

Caches

Message Queues

Job description

TikTok is seeking an internship candidate for the Creation Platform backend team in San Jose, CA. You will design and develop features affecting users worldwide, collaborating across product and cross-functional teams to push innovative ideas and advanced technologies.

This internship offers hands-on experience in large-scale distributed systems, multimedia infrastructure, and a culture of growth. Apply early with clear start and end dates in your resume.