Software Engineer Intern (Trust and Safety -Engineer-AI Safety)- 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

TikTok

4.5

(6)

San Jose, CA

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

    dation 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:

    • Build new features that touch hundreds of millions of people around the world.
    • Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex technical problems.
    • Participate in technical discussions related to team's product and engineering work.

    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.
    • Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.
    • Strong communication and excellent teamwork skills; being agile and a self-starter.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Passion about techniques and solving challenging problems.

    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

    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.