Backend Software Engineer Project Intern (Social) 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

We are the messaging team on TikTok. Our team's mission is to facilitate meaningful user connections through TikTok's messaging experience, which is still in its infancy. We achieve our mission by building and shipping tools that help our users more easily connect and share the things they care about.

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 at least 3 months long internship period.

Responsibilities:
1. Develop large-scale software systems that powers TikTok app.
2. Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability, performance and reliability of the product.
3. Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work in rapid product development.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate with background in Software development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Have a passion for computer science and Internet technology, strong interest in software quality assurance
- Good computer foundation, highly proficient in at least one of the programming languages: Python, Java, Go, PHP.