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Backend Software Engineer Intern (Data Access) - 2025 Summer (BS/MS)

TikTok
San Jose
Full-time

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join UsCreation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.

Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity;

to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together.

That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us. TikTok Data Access team is responsible for data access control to all online TikTok data, managing data schema in code for attribution and governing, layout foundation for modernized data tracking, deletion, retention, and linkage.

We are building an Infrastructure as Code experience for all data models and storage systems and help automate the development and deployment process by providing frameworks and systems based on metadata and schema.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 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.

This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May / June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below : Monday, May 12Monday, May 19Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26)Monday, June 9Monday, June 23 We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates.

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.

Online AssessmentCandidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank.

Responsibilities : - Design and develop large-scale software systems with low latency, high reliability, and disaster resilience.

  • Develop systems to support TikTok's next phase of growth, ensuring high stability and performance.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new investments and solve critical problems.
  • Contribute to rapid product development with high-quality work.

Minimum Qualifications- Currently pursuing an BS / MS in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during summer 2025- Proficient in at least one OOP language, such as Java, Go, C++, Python, etc.

  • Understanding of design ideas for distributed system and architecture, including but not limited to service-oriented, asynchronous, highly available, scalable, etc.
  • Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.- Good communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications - Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.

  • Experience in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications.- Familiar with common open source distributed middleware and components such as MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and MQ.
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