Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Open Platform) – 2026 Summer(BS/MS)
TikTok · Content Creators, Content Discovery
About this internship
TikTok is seeking a Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Open Platform) for Summer 2026 in Seattle, WA, working on site. This 12-week internship is geared toward undergraduate or graduate students in software development, computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field, and pays $42.75/hr. You’ll be expected to bring a basic understanding of web development fundamentals, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during the Summer of 2026.
- Basic understanding of web development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
Nice to have
- Coursework or projects that demonstrate practical use of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Comfort explaining core web development concepts like the DOM, responsive layouts, and browser behavior.
- Experience collaborating on coding projects (e.g., class teams or group assignments) and communicating progress clearly.
- Familiarity with writing clean, readable code and following basic coding standards.
- Interest in building developer-facing or web-based experiences related to content creation or discovery.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, prepare 1–2 project examples that clearly show your web fundamentals (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) and be ready to describe what you built and what you learned. Also double-check that you can commit to the full 12 weeks on site in Seattle for Summer 2026.