Product Manager Intern (PGC) - 2027 Summer

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Housing allowance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

TikTok is offering a campus internship to gain hands-on experience in product management and design. You will explore how to plan and drive mobile and web-based product initiatives, work with engineers and designers, and translate user feedback into clear requirements.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's (and possibly Master's) in a related field, can commit for 12 weeks in Summer 2027, and possess strong communication and analytical skills, with a foundation in data analysis and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
• Foundational understanding of product management or product design, demonstrated through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Experience analyzing data sets as part of academic projects, coursework, or internships, with the ability to draw insights and make data-informed recommendations.
• Experience gathering and translating requirements through academic group projects or internships, with the ability to contribute to the development of product solutions.
• Basic technical proficiency with analytical tools, methodologies, and design principles, gained through coursework, projects, or relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills demonstrated through presentations, group projects, or internships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, initiate, and manage information technology projects for mobile and web-based products and platforms.
• Lead the ideation, technical development, and launch of innovative tools, platforms, and/or products.
• Drive product development with teams of world-class engineers and designers, while maintaining team health.
• Work closely with various teams to drive product vision, define product requirements, coordinate resources from other groups (design, legal, etc.), and guide the team through key milestones.
• Integrate usability studies, research, and market analysis into product requirements to improve engineer productivity and enhance user satisfaction.
• Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of products. Identify and track key performance metrics.
• Maximize efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm.

Skills

Foundational product management

Data analysis

Requirements gathering

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Analytical tools

Design principles

Job description

Responsibilities

The TikTok Product team aims to realize the development of TikTok’s international video business and build and maintain industry-leading products. This includes LIVE, Local Services, User Growth, user products, author products, search products, business analysis and other core business scenarios to support the rapid development of products on the global track. It also includes service architecture, basic technology and other directions to ensure that the business continues to serve users with high quality, efficiency and security. These core business scenarios and directions, create value for all parties in TikTok ecology as well as making their daily life experience richer, more unique and more innovative.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands‑on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real‑world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, initiate, and manage information technology projects for mobile and web‑based products and platforms.
• Lead the ideation, technical development, and launch of innovative tools, platforms, and/or products.
• Drive product development with teams of world‑class engineers and designers, while maintaining team health.
• Work closely with various teams to drive product vision, define product requirements, coordinate resources from other groups (design, legal, etc.), and guide the team through key milestones.
• Integrate usability studies, research, and market analysis into product requirements to improve engineer productivity and enhance user satisfaction.
• Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of products. Identify and track key performance metrics.
• Maximize efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2027;
• Foundational understanding of product management or product design, demonstrated through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Experience analyzing data sets as part of academic projects, coursework, or internships, with the ability to draw insights and make data‑informed recommendations.
• Experience gathering and translating requirements through academic group projects or internships, with the ability to contribute to the development of product solutions.
• Basic technical proficiency with analytical tools, methodologies, and design principles, gained through coursework, projects, or relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills demonstrated through presentations, group projects, or internships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Experience identifying significant opportunities, and driving product vision, strategies and roadmaps in the context of broader organizational strategies and goals.
• Experience going through a full product life‑cycle, integrating customer feedback into product requirements, driving prioritization and pre/post‑launch execution.
• Proven to be enthusiastic and resilient in a constantly evolving environment in which the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35- $35.

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 year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

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

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; and
• Exercising sound judgment.

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