Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Growth-Customer Lifecycle) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Growth-Customer Lifecycle) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, with on-site work. This paid internship is listed at $45/hr and is designed for students pursuing a BS or MS in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. You’ll likely support consumer-facing product work with an emphasis on experimentation over a 12-week commitment during Summer or Fall 2026.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Master degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during [Summer or Fall] 2026
- Experience in developing consumer-facing applications through experimentation
Nice to have
- Hands-on class or project experience building consumer-facing applications.
- Comfort using experiments (e.g., A/B-style testing) to evaluate product changes and iterate.
- Experience collaborating with others on software projects, including communicating tradeoffs and progress.
- Ability to translate ambiguous product goals into implementable tasks and measurable outcomes.
- Familiarity with writing clear documentation for experiments, results, and engineering decisions.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, double-check that you can commit to the full 12 weeks in Summer or Fall 2026 on-site in San Jose, CA. In your resume or portfolio, include one concrete example of a consumer-facing project where you ran an experiment, what you changed, and how you measured the outcome. Use the official early careers page to apply and confirm any role updates.