Backend Systems Intern - Build Global, Scalable Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an enthusiastic intern in San Jose to design and develop backend features used by millions worldwide. You will collaborate across teams to explore ideas and work with experts to tackle complex issues in a cutting-edge multimedia infrastructure.

The role focuses on evolving large-scale distributed backend architectures to support future growth and performance, offering hands-on experience with modern tech stacks and real impact.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in CS/CE or a related technical discipline.
• Proficient in at least one programming language such as Golang, Java, C++, Python.
• Strong understanding of architectures, data structures and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with databases, caches and message queues.
• Responsible, self-motivated with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Directly design and develop features touching global users with real-world impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore product ideas and technologies.
• Work with experts across domains to solve challenges in a world-leading multimedia infrastructure.
• Evolve the architecture of large-scale distributed backend systems to support TikTok's future.

Skills

Golang

Java

C++

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

Databases

Caches

Message queues

Growth mindset

Education

Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

Databases

Caches

Message Queues

Job description

TikTok is seeking an enthusiastic intern in San Jose to design and develop backend features used by millions worldwide. You will collaborate across teams to explore ideas and work with experts to tackle complex issues in a cutting-edge multimedia infrastructure.

The role focuses on evolving large-scale distributed backend architectures to support future growth and performance, offering hands-on experience with modern tech stacks and real impact.