Software Engineer Intern (Creative Intelligence and Brand Innovation) - 2027 Summer

Software Engineer Intern (Creative Intelligence and Brand Innovation) - 2027 Summer

Location:

San Jose

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code: A223940

Responsibilities:

A "creative" is the ad (in the form of a short-form video) served to Tik Tok users, composed of video, background music, call-to-action card, post-click landing page, and other formats that get delivered to users. A quote goes "creativity is the soul of advertising", because a good ad creative is effective, yet difficult to produce, especially at the scale of Tik Tok advertising.

The Brand Innovation Team builds technologies that unlock business growth potential. This team owns several ad products: reservation ads, auction ads, and innovative content ads that enable advertisers and users to foster more awareness of their brand to attain their business goals. 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Undergraduate/ Master's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. Some experience (e.g., through academic projects or internships) working with software engineering teams, including contributing to team collaboration, problem-solving, and technical tasks. Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms, with proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java). Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and take ownership of tasks.

Passion for exploring new technologies and a keen interest in developing problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous internship or academic experience in a collaborative engineering environment. Exposure to working in cross-functional teams or across regions through academic projects or team-based activities.

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). 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.

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.

About Tik Tok

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.

Why Join Us

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…