[Remote] Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-PGC-UCP) - 2026 Summer(BS/MS)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Backend Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2026. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to contribute to user experiences in creator-focused products and building scalable backend systems under mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to contribute to state-of-the-art user experiences in creator-focused products
- Participate in building scalable, maintainable backend systems under mentorship and guidance
- reputed company hands-on experience understanding how TikTok products work and contribute to end-to-end solutions
- reputed company technical skills through challenging projects and learn from reputed company colleagues
- Share fresh perspectives and innovative reputed company while growing your expertise in a fast-paced environment
Skills
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a reputed company technical discipline
- Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms, proficient in at least one coding language, including but not limited to Go, Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript
- Strong communication and excellent teamwork skills; being agile and a self-starter
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
- Good grasp of software engineering and how to build a system in a scalable and extensive manner
- Passion for delivering products end-to-end, from ideation to planning/scoping to implementation and experimental A/B testing, and launch decision
Benefits
- Day one access to health insurance
- Life insurance
- Wellbeing benefits
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year)
- Housing allowance
Company Overview
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