Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Social-User and Relation) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
TikTok · Content Creators, Content Discovery
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Social-User and Relation) for Summer 2026 in Los Angeles, CA, in an on-site role. This 12-week internship is for students pursuing an Undergraduate, Graduate, Master, or PhD degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. The hourly pay is $42.75/hr.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate/Master/PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
- Proficiency in at least one of these programming languages: Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C
Nice to have
- Prior coursework or projects in software engineering or computer science that you can discuss clearly.
- Comfort writing and debugging code in at least one of Java, Kotlin, Swift, or Objective-C.
- Experience building personal, class, or open-source projects that demonstrate solid programming fundamentals.
- Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills for explaining technical decisions and asking good questions when requirements are unclear.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, confirm you can commit to the full 12 weeks on-site in Los Angeles and highlight your strongest language (Java, Kotlin, Swift, or Objective-C) with 1–2 concrete project examples. If you share a portfolio link, make sure it clearly shows your role and the code you wrote.