Software Engineer Intern (AI Applications) - 2026 Fall (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

The Speech team's mission is to empower content interaction and creation using speech & audio related technologies. The team focuses on cutting-edge R&D in areas like speech & audio, music processing, and multimodal deep learning. We are looking for top talents to work on these exciting technologies, integrate them into various products and ultimately bring joy to our global user base!

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

Internships at TikTok aim 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. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in August/September 2026. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following internship start dates below:

(Select below options for Fall)
- 8/10/2026
- 8/24/2026
- 9/8/2026
- 9/21/2026

We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

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 TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development of large-scale AI systems, solving technical difficulties such as high concurrency, high reliability, and high scalability of the system.
- Optimize deep learning models for lower latency, targeting backend server deployment.
- Work with researchers to land advanced technologies to ByteDance products.
- Build automation frameworks and tools to ensure high engineering quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Fall 2026
- Proficiency in data structure and algorithms design.
- Having experience working in a Linux environment.
- Having experience coding in Python, Golang, or C++.
- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with standard deep learning frameworks, e.g. Pytorch.
- Understanding of basic deep learning algorithms.
- Experience with model training and inference.
- Experience with backend service design and development.