Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Open Platform) - 2026 Summer(BS/MS)

unities at TikTok.
Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks.

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 as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Summer Start Dates:

• May 11th, 2026
• May 18th, 2026
• May 26th, 2026
• June 8th, 2026
• June 22nd, 2026

Online Assessment
Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the front-end team to build reusable UI components, internal tools, and features that support TikTok Open Platform.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with attention to scalability and performance.
• Participate in daily standups, code reviews, and technical discussions to understand how platform-level products are built and maintained.
• Debug and optimize frontend code with a solid grasp of browser behavior, HTTP request/response patterns, and modern development tools.
• Contribute to real product development efforts under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during the Summer of 2026.
• Basic understanding of web development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Willingness to learn modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React or Vue).
• Curiosity about how things work - for example, understanding how an HTTP request is structured and how to debug it.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated passion through side projects, personal websites, or contributions to open source.
• Familiarity with browser debugging tools and network analysis.
• Passion about techniques and solving challenging problems.
• Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.

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