Big Data & Distributed Systems Intern — 12-Week Summer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Housing allowance

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking students for a 12-week Summer 2027 internship with the Emerging Product Engineering Team. The program focuses on building end-to-end big data platforms, designing scalable distributed systems, and driving rapid iteration across a diverse portfolio of applications.

Interns will collaborate with cross-functional partners, gain hands-on experience, and participate in workshops and development programs to build a strong foundation for professional growth.

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 with C/C++, Java or Golang.
• Strong communication and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate big data computing frameworks and storage systems.
• Design and optimize high-concurrency distributed systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive technical innovation by integrating new ideas into the platform.
• Enhance system efficiency to support global payment ecosystem growth.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Golang

Communication skills

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE/SE or related

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

Tools

AI coding

Job description

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking students for a 12-week Summer 2027 internship with the Emerging Product Engineering Team. The program focuses on building end-to-end big data platforms, designing scalable distributed systems, and driving rapid iteration across a diverse portfolio of applications.

Interns will collaborate with cross-functional partners, gain hands-on experience, and participate in workshops and development programs to build a strong foundation for professional growth.