Backend Software Engineer Intern (Global LIVE Transaction) - 2027 Start

Description

With the enormous growth of live streaming in recent years, our mission is to inspire real-time interactions and help live streamers connect to people from all corners of the globe.
We are looking for passionate and talented engineers to join us to build and optimize a real-time, high-performance, large-scale distributed infrastructure for live streaming in TikTok. You will be deeply involved in the developmental lifecycle of critical product features and collaborate closely with product managers to deliver the best live streaming experience for all live streamers and audience alike.

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.

Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Our Company's technical online assessment.

Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to continuously improve TikTok Wallet and payment system to create a stable, agile and robust in-app wallet system
2. Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability, performance and reliability of the product.
3. Develop large-scale software systems that powers TikTok app.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Undergraduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++.
- Deep understanding of computer architecture, data structures and algorithms in depth knowledge of common databases and messaging frameworks like MySQL/Redis/Kafka
- Able to work closely with diverse stakeholders and have good communication skills
- Self-driven, positive, cooperative and willing to keep learning enthusiasm at all times

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in high scalable, highly available, distributed and mission-critical systems.
- Large scale client-facing industry project development experience.