Security & Privacy Software Engineer Intern

TikTok USDS Joint Venture

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 73,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is offering an internship for a Software Engineer Intern in the Security & Privacy team in San Jose. You will design, build, and deploy security-focused software across cloud, networks, and endpoints, collaborating with senior engineers to automate threat detection and compliance workflows.

Strong CS fundamentals and problem-solving are required, along with clear communication and ownership.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Strong Computer Science fundamentals (coding, algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving skills.
Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.
Effective communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy software solutions that enhance our security posture across cloud environments, internal networks, and endpoints.
Collaborate with senior engineers to automate threat detection, vulnerability management, and infrastructure compliance workflows.
Design and optimize high-concurrency distributed systems to ensure stability.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to drive large-scale engineering initiatives.
Drive technical innovation by integrating new ideas and emerging technologies into the core platform.
Enhance system efficiency and scalability to support the rapid growth of the Security and Privacy team.