Software Engineer Intern (Creative Intelligence and Brand Innovation) - 2027 Summer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Housing allowance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

TikTok is offering a campus internship within the Brand Innovation Team, focusing on developing innovative products for brand and influencer collaborations using core technologies such as AI and content understanding. You will learn from senior engineers, contribute to technical leadership, and gain exposure to end-to-end ad delivery technologies in a fast-paced, global environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing CS/engineering degrees with strong problem-solving skills, team collaboration, and a

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/ Master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Some experience (e.g., through academic projects or internships) with software engineering teams and collaboration.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms, with proficiency in at least one language (Python, Go, Java).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team and take ownership.
• Passion for exploring new technologies and developing problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing innovative products for brand and influencer collaborations using AI and content understanding.
• Support technical direction and roadmap alignment to maximize TikTok ads and creator monetization growth.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to provide technical leadership within the creative ecosystem team.
• Help design and implement key projects in the creator monetization ecosystem ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Coordinate with team to ensure systems align with product objectives and requirements.
• Participate in defining and executing long-term technical roadmaps; engage in strategic decisions.
• Work with global R&D and product teams in a fast-paced TikTok environment.

Skills

Software development

Data structures & algorithms

Python/Go/Java

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

BS/MS in CS/CE

Job description

Responsibilities

A \"creative\" is the ad (in the form of a short-form video) served to TikTok users, composed of video, background music, call-to-action card, post-click landing page, and other formats that get delivered to users. A quote goes \"creativity is the soul of advertising\", because a good ad creative is effective, yet difficult to produce, especially at the scale of TikTok advertising.

The Brand Innovation Team builds technologies that unlock business growth potential. This team owns several ad products: reservation ads, auction ads, and innovative content ads that enable advertisers and users to foster more awareness of their brand to attain their business goals. We work on the end-to-end ad delivery tech stack, including ad bidding, ranking, and forecasting.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing innovative products for brand and influencer collaborations, leveraging core technologies such as AI and content understanding to help establish TikTok as a leading influencer monetization platform.
• Contribute to driving technical direction and supporting strategic goals to maximize business growth in TikTok ads and creator monetization.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to learn and assist in providing technical leadership and guidance within the creative ecosystem team.
• Support the technical design and implementation of key projects within the creator monetization ecosystem, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Work with team members to ensure that systems align with product objectives and requirements.
• Participate in defining and helping execute long‑term technical roadmaps, gaining exposure to strategic technical decisions.
• Collaborate effectively with global R&D and product management teams, adapting to the fast-paced and dynamic environment of TikTok.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Undergraduate/ Master's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Some experience (e.g., through academic projects or internships) working with software engineering teams, including contributing to team collaboration, problem‑solving, and technical tasks.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms, with proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and take ownership of tasks.
• Passion for exploring new technologies and a keen interest in developing problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or academic experience in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Exposure to working in cross‑functional teams or across regions through academic projects or team-based activities.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

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

• 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:

• 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; and
• 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