Security & Privacy Software Engineer Intern

TikTok Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

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.

Skills

CS fundamentals

Critical thinking

Ownership & drive

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE

Master's degree in CS/CE/SE (preferred)

Job description

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.