Search Security Strategy Operations Intern (TikTok-Platform Responsibility-Search) - 2027 Summer

TikTok; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Day-one benefits

Paid holidays (10 days)

Job summary

TikTok is offering a 2027 Summer Search Security Strategy Operations Intern position in San Jose. The role focuses on building proactive detection, response, and intervention strategies for search-related public opinion and safety concerns.

Interns will learn to design and optimize systems, work with risk controls, and gain experience with large language models and content safety tools. The internship provides hands-on experience with the Safety Product team, inclusion of benefits, and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master’s in computer science, statistics, information management, data science or a related discipline.
• Extremely sensitive and curious about content, public opinion and social hot topics, able to proactively explore and understand risks and logic behind various types of content.
• Possess basic knowledge of security link design, understand the full process from content triggering to intervention; able to quickly learn new knowledge and tools (such as large model applications) and apply them to practical work amid rapidly evolving business and emerging risks.

Responsibilities

• Public Opinion Detection: Participate in designing and continuously optimizing proactive detection, monitoring and early warning mechanisms for search-related public opinion, achieving early discovery, early analysis and early disposal.
• Intervention Strategy: Maintain customized public opinion intervention methods and platforms for search, including but not limited to: construction and operation of sensitive word library platforms, data training and evaluation of public opinion-oriented large models, as well as link design and effect review of intervention strategies.
• Emergency Response & Disposal: Be responsible for public opinion emergency response, conduct rapid and accurate intervention on sudden search security public opinion incidents, complete post-incident analysis and review, and promote systematic improvement.

Skills

Curiosity about content/public opinion

Learning agility

Security awareness

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s in CS/Statistics/Data Science

Tools

Large language model platforms

Sensitive word systems

Content review systems

Job description

Search Security Strategy Operations Intern (TikTok-Platform Responsibility-Search) - 2027 Summer

Location:

San Jose

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A145452

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Responsibilities

About the TeamThe Safety Product team is at the forefront of building and optimizing content safety systems. With a focus on optimising and advancing content safety, we leverage advanced large language models to enhance review efficiency, risk control, and user trust. Working closely with business and technical stakeholders, we deliver scalable solutions that keep pace with rapid global growth.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.Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.

• Public Opinion Detection: Participate in designing and continuously optimizing proactive detection, monitoring and early warning mechanisms for search-related public opinion, achieving early discovery, early analysis and early disposal.
• Intervention Strategy: Maintain customized public opinion intervention methods and platforms for search, including but not limited to: construction and operation of sensitive word library platforms, data training and evaluation of public opinion-oriented large models, as well as link design and effect review of intervention strategies.
• Emergency Response & Disposal: Be responsible for public opinion emergency response, conduct rapid and accurate intervention on sudden search security public opinion incidents, complete post-incident analysis and review, and promote systematic improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's in computer science, statistics, information management, data science or a related discipline.
  • Extremely sensitive and curious about content, public opinion and social hot topics, able to proactively explore and understand risks and logic behind various types of content.
  • Possess basic knowledge of security link design, understand the full process from content triggering to intervention; able to quickly learn new knowledge and tools (such as large model applications) and apply them to practical work amid rapidly evolving business and emerging risks.
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Operation experience in search, recommendation, information, content security, risk control or related fields;
  • Experience in using or operating sensitive word systems, review systems, strategy platforms and other tools;
  • Experience in participating in large model data training, evaluation or application projects.

Job Information

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $25- $25.

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:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. 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.

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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

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