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Software Engineer Intern (LiveStreaming Player, C++) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

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TikTok

Software Engineer Intern (LiveStreaming Player, C++) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Sydney, Australia

Responsibilities

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026 (Earliest starting in January). Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok. Applicants must be current students and maintain enrollment throughout the entire internship period. Graduates are not eligible for internship positions.

Applicants should be available for a minimum 12-week internship, working at least 3 days per week onsite at TikTok's Sydney office.

About the Team
The Multimedia Arch-Live Arch-Client-Pull SDK team is dedicated to building the world's leading live streaming platform, providing hundreds of millions of users with ultra-low-latency, ultra-smooth, intelligently-adapted live streaming experience, empowering e-commerce, gaming, social and other diversified scenarios. We are looking for excellent software engineers to join us. You will develop and maintain the live client SDK to support TikTok's live streaming capabilities, focusing on stability improvement, performance improvement, user experience improvement of the live SDK, as well as the advancement of live streaming technology. Join us to redefine the boundaries of live streaming technology together!

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Responsibilities
• Developing mobile audio and video in live player or pusher SDK, and continuously improving performance.
• Participate in feature requirements reviewing, code writing, and performance optimization.
• Participate in formulation of coding specifications, improvement of software development productivity;
• Participate in construction of automation testing systems, to ensure the quality and stability of SDK

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
• Undergraduate, or Postgraduate who is currently pursuing a Bachelor/Masters Degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field, expecting to graduate by December 2026.
• Proficiency in writing and reviewing code in mobile C/C++ or Java
• Experience with audio and video processing systems in either iOS or Android
• Strong problem-solving and debugging/troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to take ownership

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field involving software/system engineering
• Familiarity with at least one live protocol, such as RTC, RTMP, DASH, or Quic
• Experience in developing and optimizing mobile audio and video in live player or pusher SDK
• Knowledge of coding specifications and best practices for improving software development productivity
• Experience in the construction of automation testing systems to ensure the quality and stability of SDK
• Passion for self-learning and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies

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

Client-provided location(s): Sydney NSW, Australia
Job ID: TikTok-7525051446451882248
Employment Type: Intern

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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