Backend Engineer Project Intern (BI Product Catalog) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Responsibilities
Team Introduction
The Business Integrity team drives global monetization for TikTok by engineering innovative and effective safeguards for our advertising platform. Based in Singapore, we leverage cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading insights to maximize value for users and business partners. Our data-driven approach ensures pragmatic and robust solutions.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to a minimum internship period of 3 months and at least 3 days per week, with a preference for interns who can commit to more than 3 months and 5 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with algorithm engineers to explore and apply innovative technologies in the commercial advertising domain.
- Assist in building TikTok's commercial advertising understanding platform, contributing to the development and maintenance of a large-scale product catalog.
- Support the processing and analysis of massive commercial data sets, leveraging proprietary large language models to extract key information and develop customized product clustering solutions for ad recommendations, AIGC scenarios, and diverse business needs.
- Help design and deliver robust systems for both offline and online environments, with a focus on achieving high throughput and low latency.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Undergraduate, or Postgraduate who is currently pursuing a degree/master in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited and reputable institution.
- Strong interest in software engineering, with foundational programming skills and a willingness to learn good code design practices.
- Familiarity with at least one programming language (Go, Python, or Java) through coursework, projects, or internships.
- Understanding of core computer science concepts (data structures, algorithms, operating systems, computer networks, databases, etc.) from academic studies.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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