Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Search) – 2026 Summer(BS/MS)
TikTok · Content Creators, Content Discovery
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Search) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA with an on-site work model. This 12-week internship is open to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing software development, computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline. Pay is listed at $45/hr.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during the Summer of 2026.
- Proficiency in at least one of these programming languages: Objective-C, Swift or Kotlin, Java.
Nice to have
- Coursework or projects in search, information retrieval, or building discovery features.
- Experience building and debugging mobile applications using Objective-C, Swift, Kotlin, or Java.
- Comfort working with data structures, algorithms, and performance-focused code.
- Clear communication skills for collaborating with engineers and sharing progress during the 12-week program.
- Ability to manage time and deliver milestones in an on-site, fast-moving environment.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, confirm you can be on-site in San Jose for the full 12 weeks in Summer 2026 and highlight your strongest language (Objective-C, Swift, Kotlin, or Java) in your resume. Link one or two relevant class or personal projects that show how you approached building or improving a discovery or search-like feature.