Software Engineer Intern: Shape High-Performance Recs Systems

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Housing allowance for non-remote work

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking interns for software development in San Jose, California, starting in 2025. The internship focuses on building high-performance recommendation systems and data pipelines, requiring programming skills in languages like C, C++, Java, and Golang. Candidates must be pursuing a degree in relevant fields and possess effective communication skills. Competitive hourly compensation ranges from $45 to $60, alongside benefits such as health insurance and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree relevant to software development.
• Experience in programming languages including C, C++, Java, or Golang.
• Strong communication skills and sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain high-performance online services for TikTok recommendation system.
• Develop efficient and reliable data pipelines for various tasks.
• Collaborate with a mentor on a large-scale recommendation system.

Skills

Programming languages (C, C++, Java, Golang)

Effective communication skills

Ownership and drive

Education

Undergraduate/Masters degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

A leading social media platform is seeking interns for software development in San Jose, California, starting in 2025. The internship focuses on building high-performance recommendation systems and data pipelines, requiring programming skills in languages like C, C++, Java, and Golang. Candidates must be pursuing a degree in relevant fields and possess effective communication skills. Competitive hourly compensation ranges from $45 to $60, alongside benefits such as health insurance and paid holidays.