Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Growth-Customer Lifecycle) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Growth-Customer Lifecycle) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, with an on-site work model. This 12-week internship is open to students pursuing a BS/MS in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, including computer science, statistics, or other machine-learning-heavy majors. The role is listed at $45/hr; details and application steps are available on TikTok’s early careers site.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
- computer science, statistics, or other relevant, machine-learning-heavy majors
Nice to have
- Coursework or projects in backend systems, distributed systems, or databases.
- Academic or personal experience applying statistics or machine learning concepts to real datasets.
- Comfort reading and working with existing codebases and improving reliability or performance over time.
- Clear written communication for documenting technical decisions and sharing progress with teammates.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
If you’re applying, be ready to clearly confirm your availability for a full 12-week on-site internship in San Jose during Summer 2026. Tailor your resume to highlight backend-focused projects and any machine-learning-heavy coursework or work that shows how you approach data and experimentation. Use the official early careers link to ensure you’re applying through the correct channel.