Software Development Engineer in Test Intern(TikTok-Testing)- 2027 Summer

San Jose, California, US Until 10/4/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Description

The TikTok Engineering Test team has been focusing on testing and delivering innovative and high quality core product features of the TikTok application. The team's goal is to facilitate successful release of TikTok features and enhancements from development to production through effective testing delivering continuous quality at speed. The team comprises of Software Engineers in Test with a mix of experienced and midlevel engineers. The individuals on the team are self-starters driving large scale initiatives within and with peer organizations.

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:
- Actively participate in the entire product development lifecycle, collaborating with product managers and developers to deliver high-quality products through functional testing, automation, performance testing, security testing, stability monitoring, and process improvement.
- Improve product quality and user experience through quality and efficiency data analysis.
- Develop tools or platforms to enhance development efficiency and refine quality assurance strategies.
- Contribute to the planning and construction of the quality system, and implement innovative testing methods such as automation, unattended testing, intelligent testing, and fault drills.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Familiar with Java/Python/Objective-C/Golang, experience in related project development.
- Fluent in Python
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2027.

Preferred Qualifications
- Good understanding of RPC/REST API web services
- Good understanding of software development cycle, and software quality and testing
- Experienced in automation testing framework

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About this role

Summary

Assist in testing, automation, and quality assurance for TikTok products during summer internship

Job title

Software Development Engineer in Test Intern

Experience level

internship

Industry

software

Location requirements

San Jose, California, USA; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PythonJavasoftware development cycletestingautomation

Preferred skills

RPCREST APIautomation frameworks

Specializations

automation testingAPI testingautomation frameworksperformance testing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Jose, CA, USA

On-site City