Backend Software Engineer Intern (Pan-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

    d 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)

    Responsibilities:

    1. Participate in architecture design and development to deliver high-quality, seamless information services and an exceptional experience to hundreds of millions of users.
    2. Engage in designing system technical solutions, developing core code, and optimizing systems for performance.
    3. Contribute to formulating code standards and testing protocols with LLM, and establish development quality control methods.
    4. Assist the team in overcoming technical challenges such as high concurrency, massive traffic, and system decoupling.
    5. Participate in technical research and product delivery in the LLM (Large Language Model) field.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    1. Undergraduate or Postgraduate with a background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields).
    2. Passionate about computer science and internet technologies; proficient in at least one programming language (including but not limited to Java, Python, or Go).
    3. Solid foundation in computer science: In-depth understanding of data structures, algorithms, and operating systems; with a demonstrated interest or research focus on the LLM field.
    4. Excellent logical analysis ability: Able to reasonably abstract and decompose complex business logic.

    Preferred Qualification:

    1. Strong curiosity, with exceptional learning and communication skills, practical experience in the LLM domain.

    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.