Backend Software Engineer Intern(Media Platform) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Backend Software Engineer Intern (Media Platform) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, with an on-site work model. This 12-week internship is open to students pursuing a BS or MS in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. The role emphasizes backend programming experience in Golang, C, C++, or similar languages, and pays $45/hr.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
- Programming experience with Golang, C, C++, or similar languages.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with core computer science fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and complexity.
- Comfort writing and debugging backend code in a Unix/Linux development environment.
- Experience collaborating with others through code reviews, clear documentation, or team projects.
- Ability to communicate technical decisions and trade-offs clearly in writing and in meetings.
- Interest in media platforms or large-scale content discovery systems.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Prepare a short, specific example of a backend project you’ve built (coursework or personal) and be ready to explain your design choices, how you tested/debugged it, and what you’d improve with more time. Since this is on-site in San Jose for 12 weeks, confirm your Summer 2026 availability and location plans before applying via the early careers page.