Product Management Project Intern (TikTok Shop- Operations) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 26,992 - 38,443; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Housing allowance

Job summary

A leading social media platform seeks a Project Intern in Seattle to bridge the Operations and Product teams, analyze operational data, and enhance product features. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree, possess strong logical thinking, and communication skills. The position offers $23.75 per hour with access to health insurance and paid time off. Join the team and contribute to building an innovative e-commerce ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant degree.
• Proven skills in logical thinking and data analytics.
• Proven communication and project execution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a bridge between Operations and Product teams.
• Analyze operational data to uncover insights.
• Collaborate with product team for improvements.

Skills

Logical thinking

Data analytics

Communication

Organization

Project execution

Independence

Education

Undergraduate/Master in Business, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Analytics

Job description

About the Team

The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.

You've seen the virality and impact of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. Come join the team that is helping scale that phenomenon, and pioneer Content & Creator commerce in the US. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the leading, on‑trend commerce platform of choice for brands, creators, and shoppers. We are an entrepreneurial team, passionate about shaping the future of shopping.

The TikTok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high‑quality products together with a unique customer experience via TikTok. The team is responsible for building the TikTok Ecommerce partnership for the TikTok e‑commerce business in the US. With more than 1 billion loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e‑commerce experience to our users.

We are looking for passionate and talented people to join us to build an e‑commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users together.

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short‑term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real‑world experience. You will gain practical skills through on‑the‑job learning in a fast‑paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – we encourage you to apply early.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.

Responsibilities

• Act as a bridge between the Operations and Product teams to identify workflow gaps, optimize product experience, and support iterative improvement of product features and processes.
• Analyze operational data to uncover insights, diagnose product issues, and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Collaborate with the product team to refine product requirements, improve user journeys, and support the design of scalable product solutions.
• Participate in prioritization discussions by consolidating feedback from operations, users, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Support cross‑team communication across regions and time zones, ensuring smooth delivery of product development, testing, launch, and continuous optimization.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Business, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related fields.
• Proven skills in logical thinking and data analytics; able to break down complex problems and propose actionable solutions.
• Proven communication, organization, and project execution abilities; proactive, responsible, and capable of driving tasks independently.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑regional teams, especially with APAC stakeholders across time zones.
• Fluency in Chinese and English is needed to manage stakeholders in the Greater China market.

• Proven experience in product operations, product management, data analysis, ads/search/recommendation systems, or related internships/projects is a plus.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates

• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues.
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information, including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems.
• Exercising sound judgment.

Job Information

Compensation Description – Hourly – Campus Intern: $23.75 per hour.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day‑one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of the year, 40 if hired in second half of the year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for a housing allowance.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy