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! 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
Job Information
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Acknowledgment of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
