Data Platform Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

InternHunt; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking a Software Engineer Intern (Data Foundation) for Summer 2027 in Seattle, WA. You will help build scalable data platforms and contribute to high-concurrency systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The internship offers hands-on experience, learning programs, and development workshops to prepare you for a future in security-focused data engineering.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 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 innovative big data computing frameworks and storage systems to empower large-scale platform services.
• Design and optimize high-concurrency distributed systems to ensure stability during peak global traffic.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to drive large-scale engineering initiatives.
• Drive technical innovation by integrating new ideas and emerging technologies into the core platform.
• Enhance system efficiency and scalability to support the rapid growth of the global payment ecosystem.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Golang

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Job description

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking a Software Engineer Intern (Data Foundation) for Summer 2027 in Seattle, WA. You will help build scalable data platforms and contribute to high-concurrency systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The internship offers hands-on experience, learning programs, and development workshops to prepare you for a future in security-focused data engineering.