Product Operations Intern (TikTok Shop Apps and API) - 2026 Fall (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

About the team
Our Partner Product team is responsible for our Open API Platform and TikTok Shop's App Ecosystem for 1P and 3P partners. This team focuses on products that will empower partners to collaborate with the platform together, providing rich and diverse service capabilities to help merchants and creators to operate more effectively and efficiently. We are looking for a product manager who will be responsible for collection of users' requirements and partner product design to provide our target users/clients with effective product solutions.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company.

Internships at Our Company aims to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to Our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Fall Start Dates:
August 10th, 2026
August 24th, 2026
September 8th, 2026
September 21st, 2026

Responsibilities
- Conduct extensive quantitative and qualitative market studies to gather deep insights into Sellers, Independent Software Vendors (ISV) Partners and other roles in social content-based Commerce.
- Partner with the product management team to devise product strategy to ensure long term vision and success for the product.
- Combine ROI analysis, dependency analysis and other techniques to prioritize the product requirements.
- Participate in the product development lifecycle, review various artifacts to ensure quality.
- Participate in user acceptance testing to ensure product quality and optimal user experience prior to product launch.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS or related Business major.
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Fall 2026.
- Great communicator & team-partner. Comfortable navigating complex organizational structures & aligning objectives with cross-functional teams.
- Analytical, data sensitive & goal-driven. Comfortable with setting ambitious targets, analyzing the status quo, planning a course of action, executing rapid trial & error iterations and constantly improving.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with TikTok and mainstream e-commerce platforms, experience in content-based e-commerce is highly preferred.
- Experience and understanding of APIs and 3P integrations.