Big Data & Distributed Systems Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing allowance

10 paid holidays per year

Paid sick time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is offering a 12-week internship in the US market. Interns will work on end-to-end product engineering initiatives, focusing on large-scale data systems, high-concurrency services, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing CS/CE/SE degrees, with knowledge of C/C++, Java, or Golang, and strong communication and ownership. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and career development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Able to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2027.
• Experience in programming languages: C, C++, Java or Golang.
• Effective communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate big data computing frameworks and storage systems for large-scale platform services.
• Design and optimize high-concurrency distributed systems for peak global traffic.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders on engineering initiatives.
• Drive technical innovation by integrating new ideas into the core platform.
• Enhance system efficiency and scalability to support rapid growth of the global payments ecosystem.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Golang

communication skills

ownership and drive

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE or related

Master's degree in CS/CE/SE or related (preferred)

Job description

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is offering a 12-week internship in the US market. Interns will work on end-to-end product engineering initiatives, focusing on large-scale data systems, high-concurrency services, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing CS/CE/SE degrees, with knowledge of C/C++, Java, or Golang, and strong communication and ownership. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and career development.