Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Intelligent Creation-Creation Experience) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
TikTok · Content Creators, Content Discovery
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Intelligent Creation-Creation Experience) for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA, with on-site work. This 12-week internship is geared toward BS/MS students in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline. Pay is listed at $45/hr.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during the Summer of 2026.
- Strong computer science fundamentals in data structure & algorithms with good problem solving skills
Nice to have
- Coursework or projects that demonstrate strong data structures and algorithms fundamentals.
- Experience solving programming problems in a structured way (e.g., breaking down requirements and testing edge cases).
- Comfort explaining technical decisions and tradeoffs clearly in writing or in discussions.
- Academic or personal projects that show consistent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Availability to work on-site in San Jose, CA for the full 12-week Summer 2026 term.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, confirm you can commit to the full 12-week on-site schedule in San Jose for Summer 2026, and be ready to speak to a few projects where you used data structures and algorithms to solve a clear problem. When you apply through the listed link, tailor your resume bullets to highlight problem statements, your approach, and measurable results when possible.