Software Engineer Intern (Recommendation Platform) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Intern (Recommendation Platform) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, with an on-site work model. This is a 12-week internship for students pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline. The role is listed at $45/hr, and you must have and maintain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Nice to have
- Coursework or project experience related to algorithms, data structures, or recommendation concepts.
- Experience building software through class projects, internships, or personal work, with attention to code quality.
- Comfort collaborating with others and communicating technical ideas clearly.
- Ability to work on-site in San Jose, CA for the full 12-week Summer 2026 commitment.
- Familiarity with iterating on a product through testing, debugging, and performance-focused improvements.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, confirm you can be on-site in San Jose for all 12 weeks and that you’ll have valid work authorization at the time of hire and throughout the internship. Tailor your resume to highlight CS coursework and any projects where you built and improved software over multiple iterations. Apply through the official early careers page: https://lifeattiktok.com/earlycareers.