Software Development Engineer in Test Intern (TikTok-Intelligent Creation)- 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test Intern (TikTok-Intelligent Creation) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, with on-site work. In this role, you’ll likely help improve software quality by supporting testing and related project development. Candidates should be pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and be fluent in Python, with familiarity in languages such as Java, Python, Objective-C, or Golang. The pay is listed at $45/hr.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Familiar with Java/Python/Objective-C/Golang, experience in related project development.
- Fluent in Python
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience building or contributing to software projects in Python.
- Comfort reading and debugging code across at least one additional language (e.g., Java, Objective-C, or Golang).
- Familiarity with common testing approaches and writing clear, repeatable test cases.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail when investigating failures.
- Clear communication skills for documenting issues and collaborating with engineers.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, refresh a few Python projects (even coursework) that show how you tested or validated your code, and be ready to explain what you did when something broke. When you apply via the early careers link, tailor your resume to highlight Python fluency plus any related project development using Java, Objective-C, or Golang.