AI Agent Project Intern
TikTok
AI Agent Project Intern
TikTok
Short-form video platform with ads
The TikTok Open Platform team is on a mission to build a platform that bridges content, people and business in TikTok ecosystem. The team focuses on building cross-platform features for both developers and TikTok users, including APIs, SDKs, and InApp services. The platform will enable more interactions across TikTok and its broader ecosystem, enhancing cross-product business values. As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities: -Own the end-to-end delivery of Open Platform APIs, covering both server-side and client-side development. -Design and implement an "Agent-driven" delivery model for Open API development — leveraging AI Agents to accelerate the full engineering lifecycle from PRD to coding, testing, and release. -Safeguard the security of the open ecosystem; empower ecosystem developers through technical capabilities, and build a secure, robust, and thriving open platform ecosystem.
Minimum Qualifications: - Undergraduate student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. - Solid coding skills in at least one of Python, Java, Golang, C++, or C - Understanding of distributed systems and large-scale architecture - AI mindset and hands-on delivery capability: Goes beyond proficiency with AI tools — able to apply AI rapidly to complex, real-world scenarios, independently handling problem decomposition, solution design, validation, and end-to-end delivery. - Engineering and productization of AI solutions: Able to transform everyday AI problem-solving experience into reliable, reusable, and maintainable tools or systems — such as automated workflows, Agents, or internal platforms. Preferred Qualifications: - Strong personal projects, open-source contributions, technical blogging, or competition experience.
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 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.
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