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Mobile Software Engineer Intern (TikTok Privacy and Security) - 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 Privacy & Security Product team is responsible for building compliant and user-friendly privacy solutions for TikTok, with the goal of building trust among TikTok users, regulators, and the public.

The team is working on TikTok's privacy-related products, including user / underage protection, data access controls, data retention policies, etc.

TikTok Privacy & Security Product team is responsible for building compliant and user-friendly privacy solutions for TikTok, with the goal of building trust among TikTok users, regulators, and the public.

The team is working on TikTok's privacy-related products, including user / underage protection, data access controls, data retention policies, etc.

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 :

  • Build new features that touch hundreds of millions of people around the world
  • Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex technical problems
  • Participate in technical discussions related to team's product and engineering work

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing an Undergraduate / Master degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2025
  • Experience with Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++.
  • Passionate about mobile development
  • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
  • Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications
  • High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities
  • 30+ days ago
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