Overview
On Site
USD 45.00 - 60.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Product Innovation
AIM
SAP BASIS
Relationship Management
Dynamics
Master Data Management
Accessibility
Writing
Privacy
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Real-time
Prompt Engineering
Lean Methodology
Innovation
Leadership
Collaboration
Software Development
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Employment Authorization
Prototyping
Git
Backend Development
Artificial Intelligence
Fluency
Machine Learning (ML)
PyTorch
User Experience
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Management
Information Technology
Video
LOS
Recruiting
Job Details
Location :
San Jose
Employment Type :
Intern
Job Code :
A64532
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Responsibilities
TikTok empowers billions to create, connect, and discover. As new technologies redefine what's possible, our mission is to rapidly harness innovation to unlock even greater creativity for our global community. In this role, you'll join a high-speed incubator to experiment with cutting-edge tech-turning bold ideas into tangible prototypes that could shape TikTok's next evolution. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in Fall 2025. 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. Successful candidates must be able to commit to a 12-week internship. 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. Team Introduction The TikTok Socail team is responsible for building and maintaining a relationship management platform that supports TikTok's extensive operations. This includes the main TikTok product, CapCut, and other offerings within our TikTok product ecosystem. We manage a wide range of relationship dynamics such as user followership, block relations, and contacts. Our platform handles the reading and writing of this data, delegated to us by our customers. This data is securely stored across multi-master data centers, ensuring its continuous safety and accessibility. Our team delivers high-traffic data reading and writing capabilities while offering resilience against degradation and disasters, enforcing data privacy safety controls, and maintaining stability, efficiency, security, and convenience for online business usage. Responsibilities: - Building Lightning-Fast Demos: Prototype functional MVPs in 1-2 weeks using internal tools + external tech. - Validating with Real Users: Test ideas with cross-functional experts and TikTok creators; analyze feedback to pivot or scale. - Pioneering SOTA Solutions: Apply GenAI, spatial computing, or real-time collaboration tools to solve TikTok users' pain points. - Iterating Relentlessly: Fail fast, learn faster-morph promising concepts into investable features for TikTok's ecosystem. What You'll Gain - AI-Enhanced Superpowers: Master prompt engineering, AI-assisted development, and responsible AI deployment. - Lean Innovation Tactics: Execute Build-Measure-Learn cycles, scope MVPs, and lead user interviews. - Strategic Tech Judgment: Navigate tradeoffs - Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with TikTok's top engineers, PMs, and designers to ship ideas.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; - Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Fall 2025; - Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. - Builder's Mindset: A portfolio of academic/personal projects where you shipped working prototypes (e.g., apps, tools, or demos). - Tool Agility: Hands-on experience with 1+ modern development stack (e.g., ChatGPT/Claude for AI, Cursor/Git for code, Figma/Framer for design). - Self-Directed Curiosity: Proven ability to rapidly learn new technologies. - Ambiguity Resilience: Thrives in unstructured environments (e.g., pivoted projects based on feedback or constraints). Preferred Qualifications - Technical Breadth: Exposure to full-stack, mobile, or backend development. - AI/ML Fluency: Familiarity with ML concepts (LLMs, RAG) or infrastructure (Hugging Face, PyTorch, vector DBs). - Product Instincts: Awareness of UX/data principles and tools. Good product sense.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
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San Jose
Employment Type :
Intern
Job Code :
A64532
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Share this listing:
Responsibilities
TikTok empowers billions to create, connect, and discover. As new technologies redefine what's possible, our mission is to rapidly harness innovation to unlock even greater creativity for our global community. In this role, you'll join a high-speed incubator to experiment with cutting-edge tech-turning bold ideas into tangible prototypes that could shape TikTok's next evolution. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in Fall 2025. 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. Successful candidates must be able to commit to a 12-week internship. 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. Team Introduction The TikTok Socail team is responsible for building and maintaining a relationship management platform that supports TikTok's extensive operations. This includes the main TikTok product, CapCut, and other offerings within our TikTok product ecosystem. We manage a wide range of relationship dynamics such as user followership, block relations, and contacts. Our platform handles the reading and writing of this data, delegated to us by our customers. This data is securely stored across multi-master data centers, ensuring its continuous safety and accessibility. Our team delivers high-traffic data reading and writing capabilities while offering resilience against degradation and disasters, enforcing data privacy safety controls, and maintaining stability, efficiency, security, and convenience for online business usage. Responsibilities: - Building Lightning-Fast Demos: Prototype functional MVPs in 1-2 weeks using internal tools + external tech. - Validating with Real Users: Test ideas with cross-functional experts and TikTok creators; analyze feedback to pivot or scale. - Pioneering SOTA Solutions: Apply GenAI, spatial computing, or real-time collaboration tools to solve TikTok users' pain points. - Iterating Relentlessly: Fail fast, learn faster-morph promising concepts into investable features for TikTok's ecosystem. What You'll Gain - AI-Enhanced Superpowers: Master prompt engineering, AI-assisted development, and responsible AI deployment. - Lean Innovation Tactics: Execute Build-Measure-Learn cycles, scope MVPs, and lead user interviews. - Strategic Tech Judgment: Navigate tradeoffs - Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with TikTok's top engineers, PMs, and designers to ship ideas.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; - Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Fall 2025; - Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. - Builder's Mindset: A portfolio of academic/personal projects where you shipped working prototypes (e.g., apps, tools, or demos). - Tool Agility: Hands-on experience with 1+ modern development stack (e.g., ChatGPT/Claude for AI, Cursor/Git for code, Figma/Framer for design). - Self-Directed Curiosity: Proven ability to rapidly learn new technologies. - Ambiguity Resilience: Thrives in unstructured environments (e.g., pivoted projects based on feedback or constraints). Preferred Qualifications - Technical Breadth: Exposure to full-stack, mobile, or backend development. - AI/ML Fluency: Familiarity with ML concepts (LLMs, RAG) or infrastructure (Hugging Face, PyTorch, vector DBs). - Product Instincts: Awareness of UX/data principles and tools. Good product sense.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
Apply to this job
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