Software Engineer Intern(Live Service) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Intern (Live Service) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, with an on-site work model and pay of $45/hr. In this 12-week internship, you’ll likely support software development work tied to live service experiences within TikTok’s content creator and content discovery ecosystem. Candidates should be pursuing a BS or MS in software development, computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, and have solid programming experience in at least one of C, C++, Java, Python, or Go.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
- Good programming experience with at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Java, Python, or Go.
Nice to have
- Coursework or project experience building and debugging software in one of the listed languages (C, C++, Java, Python, or Go).
- Comfort working in an on-site environment and collaborating with others to discuss design and implementation choices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to break down ambiguous tasks into manageable steps.
- Experience using version control (e.g., Git) for managing code changes in team or personal projects.
- Clear written and verbal communication for sharing progress, questions, and technical decisions.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, confirm you can commit to the full 12 weeks on-site in San Jose, CA, and highlight that availability clearly on your resume. In your application materials, point to 1–2 specific projects where you used C, C++, Java, Python, or Go, and describe what you built and what you personally implemented. Use the official early careers link to apply and double-check the role details: https://lifeattiktok.com/earlycareers.