Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-PGC-Ecosystem Platform) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
TikTok · Content Creators, Content Discovery
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-PGC-Ecosystem Platform) for Summer 2026 in Seattle, WA, with on-site work. This 12-week internship is open to BS/MS students pursuing Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. The role emphasizes critical thinking and clearly formulating solutions to problems, with pay listed at $45/hr.
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.
- Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.
Nice to have
- Comfort explaining your problem-solving approach clearly, both in writing and in conversation.
- Experience working through complex problems by breaking them into smaller, testable steps.
- Strong attention to detail when reasoning about backend logic and edge cases.
- Time-management skills to balance coursework with a full-time, 12-week summer commitment.
- Interest in content creator and content discovery products and how platforms support them.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, confirm you can be on-site in Seattle, WA for the full 12-week Summer 2026 timeframe. In your application materials, use one or two brief examples that show how you identified a problem, thought critically about options, and communicated a clear solution.