ML Engineer Intern: Build Large-Scale Ad Systems

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

Job summary

TikTok is seeking energetic interns to join the App Ads and Gaming team, contributing to large-scale ad delivery systems and monetization innovations. This 12-week Summer 2027 internship offers hands-on experience and real-world problem solving while building a foundation for professional growth.

Interns will work on developing ads infrastructure, ML projects, and product-aligned targeting strategies, with opportunities to engage with product, business, and diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or above in CS/CE or related technical field.
• Strong grounding in machine learning concepts and techniques.
• Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in Go, C/C++, Python.
• Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow/PyTorch/MXNet.
• Ability to think critically and articulate solutions clearly.
• Commit to a 12-week full-time Summer 2027 internship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of large-scale Ads systems.
• Develop state-of-the-art applied ML projects.
• Own key targeting components or strategies in TikTok ads monetization ecosystem.
• Collaborate with product and business teams on product vision.

Skills

Go

C/C++

Python

Machine learning concepts

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MXNet

Job description

TikTok is seeking energetic interns to join the App Ads and Gaming team, contributing to large-scale ad delivery systems and monetization innovations. This 12-week Summer 2027 internship offers hands-on experience and real-world problem solving while building a foundation for professional growth.

Interns will work on developing ads infrastructure, ML projects, and product-aligned targeting strategies, with opportunities to engage with product, business, and diverse teams.