Tool Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Intelligent Creation-Effect House) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
TikTok · Content Creators, Content Discovery
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Tool Software Engineer Intern for the Intelligent Creation – Effect House team for Summer 2026, based on-site in San Jose, CA. This 12-week internship is designed for BS/MS students pursuing software development, computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline. Pay is listed at $45/hr.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during summer 2026
- Past experience working on 3D games and/or film production (Knowledge of game engines, real time rendering, animation, VFX pipelines, visual programming, etc.)
Nice to have
- Hands-on projects involving 3D games or film production workflows.
- Familiarity with game engines and real-time rendering concepts from coursework or personal projects.
- Exposure to animation and VFX pipelines, even at a basic level.
- Experience building tools or utilities that support creator or production workflows (e.g., editors, plug-ins, pipeline scripts).
- Comfort learning new technical areas quickly and collaborating with others to troubleshoot issues.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, prepare 1–2 examples that show your experience with 3D workflows (game engine work, real-time rendering, animation, VFX, or visual programming) and be ready to explain your role and what you built. Since the role is on-site in San Jose for 12 weeks, confirm your summer availability and location plans upfront.