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Recommendation Product Manager Intern (TikTok-Product-Content Ecosystem) - 2027 Summer

2 days ago San Jose, CA

Responsibilities

TikTok's Content Ecosystem team is responsible for the health and prosperity of content users and creators to improve DAU in the long term. Our team deeply dives into the following fields: tracking the whole content ecosystem and finding potential challenges and opportunities; cooperating closely with the RD team on model recognition, content understanding, and algorithms, targeting to balance the traffic in different formats, optimize traffic distribution, content diversifications, creator experience of moderation, user experience of interactions, and more problems.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.
Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.
Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's in computer science, statistics, information management, data science or a related discipline.

Responsibilities:
- Participate in the governance strategies for TikTok's content ecosystem and creators, and maintain a compliant, healthy, and high-quality global content ecosystem;
- Responsible for the governance process of ecosystem issues, collaborate with the identification team to complete the design of recommendation strategies and governance paths, and focus on governing risks such as marketing accounts, low-quality accounts, and non-original content;
- Support the iteration of governance strategies and experimental scheme design, propose optimization strategies based on content understanding and consumption data analysis, and collaborate with the algorithm and product teams for implementation;
- Establish a mechanism-based monitoring system for the ecosystem health level, track the governance effectiveness, accumulate cases and data insights, and continuously improve the efficiency and outcomes of governance.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's in computer science, statistics, information management, data science or a related discipline;
- Excellent communication, collaboration and project management skills, resilient, responsible, goal-oriented, capable of prioritizing key points to solve complex problems, and adherent to long-termism;
- Possess solid and excellent data analysis skills and strong logical thinking ability;
- Priority shall be given to deep consumers of content products, and those who love and frequently use non-China content products shall be given priority;
- Good English communication, reading and writing skills, with international study or work experience

Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidates with experience in AI large model projects or relevant internships are preferred;
- Familiarity with global markets or cross-cultural environments.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA
Job ID: TikTok-7667874197682899205
Employment Type: INTERN
Posted: 2026-08-04T20:22:16

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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