Product Manager Project Intern (Ads Interface and Platform) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Housing allowance (if applicable)

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Project Intern in San Jose, California. You will assist in designing and optimizing advertising products, and gain real-world experience in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, possess strong analytical and organizational skills, and be available for a full-time 12-week internship in Summer 2026. The role offers competitive pay, health insurance, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Currently obtaining a degree in Computer Science or related fields.
• Academic background in relevant fields preferred.
• Commitment for 12 weeks full-time during Summer 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist project lead in designing and optimizing advertising products.
• Analyze factors impacting campaign performance.
• Manage product lifecycle and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Logical thinking

Data analysis

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Overview

The Ads interface and Platform team is looking for a new member! You will be responsible for the TikTok advertising product experience, including optimizing the ad creation process, improving ad infrastructure. Through this experience, you will gain firsthand knowledge of the underlying logic and implementation of advertising products, enabling a deep understanding of the advertising business.

Project Intern

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

• Assist the project lead in designing and optimizing advertising products, including new product design, experience optimization, data analysis, etc., with a focus on enhancing advertiser experience on the platform.
• Develop an understanding of advertiser optimization habits and advertising delivery mechanisms; analyze key factors that impact campaign performance; identify opportunities to improve budget efficiency and campaign effectiveness through data analysis and user research.
• Help manage the product lifecycle, collaborating with global cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth execution of all phases—including product design, development, go‑to‑market (GTM), and requirements gathering—to improve system efficiency and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related fields.
• Academic background in computer science or related fields, with technical experience or project work preferred.
• Strong logical thinking and data analysis skills, with the ability to break down, analyze, and solve complex problems.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and execution skills; self‑motivated and responsible, able to drive projects independently with reliability and simplicity.
• Able to intern for 3 months or longer; candidates available to work 5 days a week are preferred.
• Must be able to commit to a 12‑week full‑time work period during Summer 2026.

EEO Statement

• 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.

Benefits

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.

Job Information

Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35- $55.

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