Software Engineer Intern (Ads Infrastructure) - 2027 Summer
Aug 3, 2026 San Jose
About us
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Technology: Consumer Internet
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
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Responsibilities
Global Monetization Product and Technology teams are building the next-generation monetization platforms to help millions of customers grow their businesses, utilizing our products like TikTok. Our team develops a wide variety of advertisements for numerous uses including feeds, live streaming, branding, measurement, targeting, search, vertical solutions, creative solutions, and business integrity.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system.
- Responsible for the development of state-of-the-art software engineering projects.
- Own key targeting components or strategies in the TikTok ads monetization ecosystem.
- Work with product and business teams on product vision.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general-purpose programming languages, including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python, and Java.
- Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.
- Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.
- Very strong teamwork skills (e.g. communication, ownership, empathy, honesty).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the advertising, e-commerce or gaming industry.
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
Global Monetization Product and Technology teams are building the next-generation monetization platforms to help millions of customers grow their businesses, utilizing our products like TikTok. Our team develops a wide variety of advertisements for numerous uses including feeds, live streaming, branding, measurement, targeting, search, vertical solutions, creative solutions, and business integrity.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system.
- Responsible for the development of state-of-the-art software engineering projects.
- Own key targeting components or strategies in the TikTok ads monetization ecosystem.
- Work with product and business teams on product vision.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general-purpose programming languages, including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python, and Java.
- Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.
- Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.
- Very strong teamwork skills (e.g. communication, ownership, empathy, honesty).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the advertising, e-commerce or gaming industry.
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
Global Monetization Product and Technology teams are building the next-generation monetization platforms to help millions of customers grow their businesses, utilizing our products like TikTok. Our team develops a wide variety of advertisements for numerous uses including feeds, live streaming, branding, measurement, targeting, search, vertical solutions, creative solutions, and business integrity.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system.
- Responsible for the development of state-of-the-art software engineering projects.
- Own key targeting components or strategies in the TikTok ads monetization ecosystem.
- Work with product and business teams on product vision.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general-purpose programming languages, including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python, and Java.
- Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.
- Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.
- Very strong teamwork skills (e.g. communication, ownership, empathy, honesty).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the advertising, e-commerce or gaming industry.
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
Responsibilities
ResponsibilitiesGlobal Monetization Product and Technology teams are building the next-generation monetization platforms to help millions of customers grow their businesses, utilizing our products like TikTok. Our team develops a wide variety of advertisements for numerous uses including feeds, live streaming, branding, measurement, targeting, search, vertical solutions, creative solutions, and business integrity.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system.
- Responsible for the development of state-of-the-art software engineering projects.
- Own key targeting components or strategies in the TikTok ads monetization ecosystem.
- Work with product and business teams on product vision.
Qualifications
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general-purpose programming languages, including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python, and Java.
- Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.
- Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.
- Very strong teamwork skills (e.g. communication, ownership, empathy, honesty).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the advertising, e-commerce or gaming industry.
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
Additional Information
- Posted: Aug 3, 2026