Backend Engineer Intern (Media Network Platform) - 2026 Start
Sydney, Australia
Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:
4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
4.5/5 in supportive management
100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
100% would recommend this company to other women
100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.
We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.
Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.
#7523144371735759122
Position summary
tain our Media Network platform that powers live streaming services for millions of users worldwide. You'll design and implement platform architecture with a focus on automating and simplifying configuration processes to improve reliability, usability, and flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the research and development of Media Network backend services, develop basic service components , solve common needs, and reduce repetitive development and operation and maintenance.
- Participate in Design System technical solutions , core code development and system tuning.
- Participate in formulating code specifications, testing specifications, and improving project quality.
- Participate in special project technology research, new technology introduction and other forward-looking projects.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate, or Postgraduate who is currently pursuing a Bachelor/Masters Degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field, expecting to graduate by December 2026.
- Candidates are expected to work on-site at our Sydney office for a minimum of three days per week during the internship, which runs for at least 3 months and may be extended based on performance and mutual agreement.
- Proficient in at least one programming language, such as Java, C, C++, PHP, Python, or Go
- Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, including in-depth knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and operating system concepts
- Strong logical reasoning and analytical abilities to effectively abstract and break down complex business logic
Preferred Qualifications
- Active contributions to open-source projects or personal coding initiatives
- Demonstrated technical curiosity and passion for continuous learning and growth
- Knowledge of software design patterns and architectural principles
- Familiarity with agile software development methodologies
- Experience with version control systems, such as Git
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to writing clean, maintainable code
- Excellent learning aptitude and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:
4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
4.5/5 in supportive management
100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
100% would recommend this company to other women
100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.
We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.
Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.