Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok Foundation) - 2027 Start (BS/MS)

Description

TikTok LIVE Foundation:
TikTok LIVE Foundation team supports the TikTok LIVE SMB Service, which aims to help TikTok's small and medium-sized business (SMB) merchants and creators diversify their customer acquisition strategies and business operations through live streaming by enhancing product capabilities, providing creator services, and offering professional live streaming content for users.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in November/December 2026. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company.
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 Our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to the following Internships
- From December 2026 - February 2027 (onboard by 7 Dec 2026)

Responsibilities:
1. To develop user-interfaces for TikTok LIVE on PC/ Mobile Devices, including Middle platform, Operating platform, Products for users, Events with Multi-scales and etc.
2. To develop infrastructures such as engineering solutions that will be supporting TikTok LIVE's business and productivity tools and platforms.
3. Create the ultimate user experience and support the growth and development of the TikTok LIVE Ecosystem with high-quality design and coding.
4. Explore and implement efficient collaboration methods to enhance the efficiency of remote and cross-regional communication and support the iteration of our business.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
2. Solid front-end programming skills with experience in solving browser compatibility issues and optimizing front-end performance.
3. Understand front-end engineering and component development, having a certain design skill set and familiar with at least one MV* framework.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Excellent service awareness, learning ability, communication and collaboration ability to use in communication and collaboration.
2. Good to have experience in multi-end (Native/PC/Server) development.
3. Good to have experience in participating or leading large-scale projects and open source projects.
4. Good to have experience in writing tech articles or tech blogs.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].