Backend Engineer Intern (TikTok Search Architecture) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok

4.5

(6)

Singapore

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
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • 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.
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    Position summary

    n limit is applicable to TikTok 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 at least 3 months long internship period.

    Responsibilities

    • Responsible for the search system of TikTok and its affiliated products, and solving the architecture optimization problem of the search architecture system.
    • Support the design and development of the search system, and the output core search capabilities of bytes and high-quality content to partners.
    • Focus on architecture abstraction and process optimization for search scenarios, support large-scale machine learning optimization.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Undergraduate or Postgraduate currently pursuing a Degree/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
    • Experience in programming, included but not limited to, the following programming languages: C++, Java or Golang.
    • Strong programming and problem-solving ability.
    • Effective communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Strong learning ability.
    • Passionate about technology.
    • Curiosity and Self-motivated.

    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

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

    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
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • 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.