Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Social-Friending) - 2027 Summer

Responsibilities

Friend Interaction team is mainly focusing on building a reliable and adaptive platform that enables users to meet and interact with their real-life friends seamlessly on TikTok, and encourage them to share their life moments with each other and stay connected regardless of where they are. Some core features and components we build and maintain include Story, Video Like, Comment, Friends Tab, Inbox Tab, Repost, TikTok Now feature and standalone app, etc.

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.

Responsibilities:
As an intern on the Friend Interaction team, you will:
- Develop business critical systems and features that powers TikTok social experiences
- Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability and performance of the services
- Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work in rapid product development
- Promote robust and maintainable code, clear documentation, and deliver high-quality work on a tight schedule

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate/Master/PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2027
- Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Java, C++, Python
- Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms

Preferred Qualifications
- High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong learning ability, clear communication, and a strong sense of teamwork and responsibility.

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