Software Development Engineer in Test Intern (TikTok-Global Live-Fundamental)- 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
TikTok · Content Creators, Content Discovery
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test Intern for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, working on-site with the Global Live-Fundamental team. This role is aimed at BS/MS students pursuing Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field who have project development experience and familiarity with Java, Python, Objective-C, or Golang. The listed pay rate is $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
- Comfort reading and navigating an existing codebase in at least one of the listed languages (Java, Python, Objective-C, or Golang).
- Experience building or maintaining test code as part of a class project or personal project.
- Ability to write clear, maintainable Python scripts, including basic error handling and logging.
- Familiarity with debugging techniques to isolate the source of issues during development.
- Strong communication skills for sharing test results and collaborating with others on project work.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, prepare 1–2 concise examples of projects where you used Python and explain what you built, what you tested, and how you debugged issues. If you include a link to code, add a short README so it’s clear what language(s) you used and what parts you contributed.