Software Engineer Intern (AI Applications) – 2026 Fall (BS/MS)
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Intern (AI Applications) for Fall 2026 in Seattle, WA, working on site. This 12-week, full-time internship is for students pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field, with an hourly pay rate of $42.75/hr. You’ll likely apply strong data structures and algorithms fundamentals to build and improve AI application experiences in a content discovery environment.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Fall 2026
- Proficiency in data structure and algorithms design.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience applying data structures and algorithms to real projects through coursework, labs, or personal work.
- Comfort breaking down ambiguous problems into clear requirements and testable steps.
- Ability to communicate technical decisions clearly and document your approach for others to review.
- Experience collaborating on team projects and incorporating feedback during iterations.
- Strong time-management skills to deliver milestones during a 12-week, full-time internship schedule.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, confirm you can be on site in Seattle, WA for the full 12-week, full-time Fall 2026 period. In your application, highlight a few concrete examples where you used data structures and algorithms to solve problems, including what you built and the outcomes. Use the official early careers page to apply and to review any role updates.