Software Engineer Intern (Ads Infrastructure) - 2027 Summer San Jose Undergraduate/Master Inter[...]

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

10 paid holidays per year

Housing allowance (for non-remote work

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Software Engineer Intern (Ads Infrastructure) for Summer 2027 in San Jose. You will contribute to building a large-scale ads system and work on state-of-the-art software projects as part of a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an Undergraduate or Master’s in CS with strong programming skills in Go, C/C++, Python, and Java, and excellent teamwork abilities. This internship offers hands-on learning and exposure to real-world ads infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or master's in CS or related field.
• Strong programming, debugging, and optimization skills in Go, C/C++, Python, and Java.
• Ability to think critically and communicate solutions clearly.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computer architecture.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system.
• Develop state-of-the-art software engineering projects.
• Own key targeting components in TikTok ads monetization ecosystem.
• Collaborate with product and business teams on product vision.

Skills

Go

C/C++

Python

Java

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate/Master in CS

Job description

Technology

Software Engineer Intern (Ads Infrastructure) - 2027 Summer

Location:

San Jose

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A119294B

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system.
• Responsible for the development of state-of-the-art software engineering projects.
• Own key targeting components or strategies in the TikTok ads monetization ecosystem.
• Work with product and business teams on product vision.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general-purpose programming languages, including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python, and Java.
• Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.
• Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.
• Very strong teamwork skills (e.g. communication, ownership, empathy, honesty).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the advertising, e-commerce or gaming industry.

Job Information

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60.

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.

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;
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.

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