Software Engineer Intern (Monetization Technology – Ads Creative) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Intern (Monetization Technology – Ads Creative) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, with an on-site work model and an hourly pay range of $45 160/hr. This internship is designed for undergraduate or postgraduate students pursuing a degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. You ll be expected to commit to a 12-week, full-time internship during Summer or Fall 2026 and to contribute to team collaboration, problem-solving, and technical tasks.
Qualifications
Required
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate Pursuing a Degree/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer or Fall 2026.
- Some experience (e.g., through academic projects or internships) working with software engineering teams, including contributing to team collaboration, problem-solving, and technical tasks.
Nice to have
- Experience collaborating with a software engineering team through class projects, group assignments, or prior internships.
- Comfort communicating technical progress and questions clearly in a team setting.
- Evidence of strong problem-solving skills, such as debugging or improving an existing project.
- Ability to learn new technical concepts quickly and apply feedback during a fast-paced 12-week internship.
- Interest in building software that supports monetization and ad creative experiences.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Since this role requires a 12-week, full-time commitment in Summer or Fall 2026 and is on site in San Jose, confirm your availability and location plans early before applying. When you apply, highlight 1 2 academic or internship projects where you worked with a team and can point to specific technical tasks and problem-solving contributions.