TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. They are seeking a Backend Software Engineer Intern to help design and build core services used across TikTok’s global video infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Work on real-world projects that impact billions of users
Develop high-performance backend components and tools that improve the reliability and efficiency of video processing systems
Contribute to internal tooling, service improvements, and cross-team integration efforts
Learn and apply best practices in large-scale distributed system development
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
Programming experience with Golang, C, C++, or similar languages
Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design fundamentals
Willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Preferred
Previous internship or project experience with backend systems or distributed computing
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, media processing, or network performance optimization
Benefits
Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more.
Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
