Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Social-Friend Interaction) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
TikTok · Content Creators, Content Discovery
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Social-Friend Interaction) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, with an on-site work model. This 12-week internship is open to students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (including BS/MS, Master, or PhD) in software development, computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline. Pay is listed at $45/hr.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate/Master/PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
- Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Java, C++, Python
Nice to have
- Coursework or project experience building backend services as part of a larger application.
- Comfort reading and working in an existing codebase written in Go, Java, C++, or Python.
- Experience collaborating with others on coding projects (e.g., team assignments or group projects).
- Familiarity with writing clear technical documentation for your code or APIs.
- Ability to communicate progress, trade-offs, and questions clearly during development.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, prepare 1–2 concise project examples that highlight backend work (what you built, your role, and the language used) and confirm you can commit to the full 12 weeks in Summer 2026. If you have a public repo or portfolio, link it from your resume to make it easy to review relevant code.