Software Development Test Engineer Intern (Trust and Safety – QA)- 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
About this internship
TikTok is seeking a Software Development Test Engineer Intern (Trust and Safety – QA) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, working on site. In this role, you’ll likely support quality assurance efforts tied to trust and safety within a content creator and content discovery platform. This 12-week internship is open to undergraduate or graduate students in software development, computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, 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
- Experience from coursework or projects testing software and documenting results clearly.
- Comfort breaking down ambiguous problems and proposing concise, logical solutions.
- Strong written communication skills for sharing issues, steps to reproduce, and outcomes with others.
- Ability to manage priorities and stay organized across multiple tasks during a 12-week program.
- Interest in trust and safety concepts and how quality impacts user experience on content platforms.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, confirm you can commit to the full 12 weeks on site in San Jose, CA during Summer 2026, and prepare 1–2 project examples that show how you approached testing or problem-solving. When you apply via https://lifeattiktok.com/earlycareers, mirror the posting’s wording by highlighting critical thinking and clear, concise solution formulation.