Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok Photo and Text) - 2025 Summer (BS/MS)
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. The Photo & Text team is responsible for exploring and building new, fun, and innovative content creation and consumption experiences on TikTok.
Our goal is to inspire creativity, increase content mobility, and entertain our users with diverse and informative content.
Our team members are working on exciting product areas such as Photo Mode, and the Explore Feed. You will be able to design, implement, and ship new product experiences that will deliver fun and joy to millions of TikTok users.
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 Assessment (Only for RD)Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank.
Responsibilities - Work closely with our talented mobile and product team to develop and ship new, innovative user features on TikTok- Participate in improving system design and architecture to ensure service reliability, performance, and extensibility- Learn and understand how TikTok products work and help build end-to-end solutions- Promote robust and maintainable code, clear documentation, and deliver high-quality work in a rapid environment
Minimum Qualifications- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate / Graduate / Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline- Proficient in at least one coding language, including but not limited to Go, Java, Python, C++, Javascript, TypeScript- Ability to understand and debug large and complex codebases- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2025;
Preferred Qualifications - Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
- Good team communication and collaboration skills
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