Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-PGC-Creator Strategy) - 2027 Summer

San Jose, California, US Until 10/3/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

Description

Our team's mission is to power the creator economy by offering economic opportunities for creators who inspire creativity, bring joy, and provide value to our community. We are a product facing team and you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team (Product, Research, Design, and Data) to define and build solutions for creators who inspire members of our community every day.

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.

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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline;
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2027;
- Experience with Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++.

Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internships, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
- High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.

As a condition of employment, all successful candidates must be able to establish authorization to work in the United States. For this position, the Company does not provide sponsorship or any immigration-related benefits.

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy

About this role

Summary

Assist in building features and solving complex problems for a large-scale social platform.

Job title

Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-PGC-Creator Strategy) - 2027 Summer

Experience level

internship

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Remote or onsite in San Jose, California, USA

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PythonJavaGolangC++

Preferred skills

software engineering experiencecreativityproblem-solving

Specializations

backendsoftware developmentpythonjavagolang
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Jose, CA, USA

Hybrid City