Software Engineer Intern (Experimentation & Evaluation, Data Platform) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Intern (Experimentation & Evaluation, Data Platform) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, with on-site work. This 12-week internship is for students pursuing a BS/MS in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. The role values coding experience in Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++, and pays $36–$45 per hour.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
- Experience with coding in Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++.
Nice to have
- Comfort working across more than one programming language (e.g., Python plus a compiled language).
- Experience writing clean, well-tested code for school or personal projects.
- Ability to explain technical decisions clearly in writing and in conversations.
- Strong problem-solving skills and interest in measuring or evaluating outcomes in experiments.
- Reliability in an on-site environment, including meeting a consistent 12-week summer schedule.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, confirm you can be on-site in San Jose, CA for the full 12 weeks in Summer 2026, and note your earliest start and latest end dates. On your resume, highlight projects where you used Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++ and briefly state what you built and your specific contributions. Apply through the early careers page: https://lifeattiktok.com/earlycareers.