Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Intelligent Creation) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS
TikTok · Content Creators, Content Discovery
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Intelligent Creation) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, with on-site work. This 12-week internship is intended for BS/MS students in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. The role highlights experience in iOS or Android mobile development and lists pay at $45/hr.
Qualifications
Required
- Enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or master’s program in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Available to work for 12 weeks in Summer 2026.
- Experience in iOS or Android mobile development.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience building, testing, and iterating on mobile app features for iOS or Android.
- Comfort collaborating with others on engineering work in an on-site environment.
- Ability to communicate technical progress clearly and ask for help early when blocked.
- Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in improving mobile user experiences.
- Experience learning new codebases quickly and contributing during a time-boxed internship.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, confirm you can commit to the full 12 weeks in Summer 2026 on-site in San Jose, and be ready to explain your iOS or Android experience with a few concrete examples. If you have a mobile project (class, personal, or internship), include a short summary of what you built and your specific contributions.