Software Development Engineer in Test Intern - Summer; BS​/MS

Position: Software Development Engineer in Test Intern (TikTok-Growth)- 2026 Summer(BS/MS)
The Tik Tok Engineering Test team has been focusing on testing and delivering innovative and high quality core product features of the Tik Tok application. The team's goal is to facilitate successful release of Tik Tok features and enhancements from development to production through effective testing delivering continuous quality  team comprises of Software Engineers in Test with a mix of experienced and midlevel engineers.

The individuals on the team are self-starters driving large scale initiatives within and with peer organizations.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at Tik Tok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at Tik Tok.

Internships at Tik Tok 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. It runs for 12 weeks.

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 Tik Tok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).
Summer Start Dates:

* May 11th, 2026

* May 18th, 2026

* May 26th, 2026

* June 8th, 2026

* June 22nd, 2026

Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Tik Tok's technical online assessment.

Responsibilities
1. Actively participate in the entire product development lifecycle, collaborating with product managers and developers to deliver high-quality products through functional testing, automation, performance testing, security testing, stability monitoring, and process improvement.
2. Improve product quality and user experience through quality and efficiency data analysis.
3. Develop tools or platforms to enhance development efficiency and refine quality assurance strategies.
4. Contribute to the planning and construction of the quality system, and implement innovative testing methods such as automation, unattended testing, intelligent testing, and fault drills.

Minimum Qualification(s):
1. Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
2. Familiar with Java/Python/Objective-C/Golang, experience in related project development.
3. Fluent in Python
4. Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
5. Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026.
6. As a condition of employment, all successful candidates must be able to establish authorization to work in the United States. For this position, the Company does not provide sponsorship or any immigration-related benefits.

Preferred Qualification(s):
1. Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
2. Good understanding of RPC/REST API web services
3. Good understanding of software development cycle, and software quality and testing
4. Fluent in Python
5. Experienced in automation testing framework

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