Backend Software Engineer Intern (Global LIVE Fund Safety) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

y inside your platform, focus on transaction, settlement/clear, payment domin, take care of the consistency, reconciliation, script-engine etc. In addition, you need follow the business development progress also, understanding business logic details exactly.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

You will:

1. Plan and lead large-scale technical projects, espespecially fund projects, to lay the foundation for the iterative development and scale of early products
2. Align with product and org objectives, coordinate with cross functional teams on delivering key results.
3. Develop robust, efficient technology platform products
4. Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes, and culture
5. Research and apply cutting-edge domain and technical knowledge into products
6. Focus on fund related requirements, be responsible for business strong consistency and validity

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application 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.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to either of the following Internships

• From January to June
• From May to August (Summer)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate currently pursuing a Degree/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical 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.

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].