Join us as we inspire
creativity and bring joy to
millions of users worldwide.
@2026 TikTok
Responsibilities
TikTok LIVE Foundation: TikTok LIVE Foundation team supports the TikTok LIVE SMB Service, which aims to help TikTok's small and medium-sized business (SMB) merchants and creators diversify their customer acquisition strategies and business operations through live streaming by enhancing product capabilities, providing creator services, and offering professional live streaming content for users. 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. You will: - Plan and lead large-scale technical projects to lay the foundation for the iterative development and scale of early products - Develop robust, efficient technology products that serve 1 billion users - Lead and improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability, performance, and reliability of the product - Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work in rapid product development. - Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes, and culture, improve R&D quality, effeciency and experience.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing an Undergraduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++. - Experience building scalable, highly available, distributed and mission-critical systems. - Deep understanding of computer architecture, data structures and algorithms - In depth knowledge of common databases and messaging frameworks like MySQL/Redis/Kafka Preferred Qualifications: - Able to work closely with diverse stakeholders and have good communication skills - Self-driven, positive, cooperative and willing to keep learning at all times
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.