Product Manager Project Intern (-Product-Search) - 2026 Start San Jose Product - Product

Location:

San Jose

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A249076D

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Team Introduction:

Tik Tok Search team aims to bring novel search experiences to the the global users. Join Tik Tok Search, you'll help shape the future of visual and social-first search experiences and push the boundaries of discovery in the world of video.

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to work on-site 5 days per week and at least 12 weeks long internship period, with immediate availability preferred.

• Responsible for Tik Tok Search scale and user awareness growth.
• Deeply understand users' content consumption and search demands, and create new products and search recommendation strategies accordingly.
• Combining user research, data analysis, business status, and other techniques to discover new opportunities for the product's growth.
• Work together with international teams, manage both internal and external resources, and actively coordinate with product operations, algorithms, and other relevant departments to efficiently promote and guarantee excellent project execution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline
• Possess keen insight into user experience and strong data analysis skills, with the ability to identify product issues based on various information under guidance and drive problem-solving
• Clear logic, strong communication skills, and a spirit of teamwork

Preferred Qualifications:

• Consumer-oriented search internship experience
• Experience in search, recommendation, NLP, or AI-related fields
• Experience working with global teams

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35- $35.

• 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).
• Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Tik Tok'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.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Tik Tok'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.

Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok, 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.

Tik Tok 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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