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TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

Backend Software Engineer Intern - Foundation Platform

Backend EngineeringPosted on Mar 15
Internship · Summer 2026San Jose, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
  • Experience with Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++

Responsibilities

  • Build new features that touch hundreds of millions of people around the world
  • Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex technical problems
  • Participate in technical discussions related to team's product and engineering work

Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications
  • High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities

About the Company

TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

TikTok is a short-form mobile video platform that lets people create, discover, and share quick videos. Users upload vertical clips, edit them with built-in tools, and browse a personalized feed powered by an algorithm that highlights relevant content. Advertisers can use in-feed ads, branded hashtags, and the Business Center to plan and measure campaigns, making it easy for brands to reach a global audience. Its goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy by helping people express themselves and by connecting brands with a wide audience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$740K
Headquarters
Santa Monica, CA
Founded
2016

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