Software Development Engineer in Test Intern (TikTok-Growth)- 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
TikTok · Content Creators, Content Discovery
About this internship
TikTok is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test Intern (TikTok-Growth) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, working on-site. This role is geared toward BS/MS students in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field who are interested in software testing and quality. Pay is listed at $35/hr.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Familiar with Java/Python/Objective-C/Golang, experience in related project development.
- Fluent in Python
Nice to have
- Coursework or project experience related to software testing, QA, or test automation.
- Comfort switching between languages such as Java, Python, Objective-C, or Golang depending on the project.
- Experience building and maintaining small-to-medium projects where reliability and correctness matter.
- Strong debugging skills and a methodical approach to reproducing and documenting issues.
- Clear written communication for describing test results and collaborating with engineers.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, review the role details on TikTok’s early careers site and tailor your resume to highlight testing-focused projects and any Python work you’ve done. If you list multiple languages (Java/Python/Objective-C/Golang), add a short note or bullet showing what you built with each so your experience is easy to verify.