Software Engineer Intern (Data Arch – ShortText Rec) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
About this internship
TikTok is offering a Software Engineer Intern (Data Arch – ShortText Rec) role for Summer 2026, based on-site in San Jose, CA. This 12-week internship is intended for students pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline. The pay rate is listed at $45/hr, and you must have work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain it throughout the internship.
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 projects related to data architectures, recommender systems, or information retrieval.
- Demonstrated ability to apply computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, and complexity) in technical work.
- Experience building and explaining software projects through class, internships, or personal work.
- Comfort collaborating in an on-site environment and communicating progress and tradeoffs clearly.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail when working with technical requirements.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, confirm you can commit to the full 12 weeks on-site in San Jose and that your work authorization will remain valid for the entire Summer 2026 period. Tailor your resume to highlight one or two relevant course projects or experiences that connect to data architecture or recommendations, and include a link to the TikTok early careers page for the latest application steps.