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July 17, 2026
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Software Engineer Intern (Monetization Technology - Ads Creative AI) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

San Jose, CA
Internship
Onsite
$45/hr - $60/hr
Intern
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Software Engineer Intern for their Monetization Technology team. The role involves assisting in the development of AI-generated ad creative solutions and collaborating with various teams to enhance platform capabilities and optimize performance.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of the AIGC generation architecture for ad creatives, supporting the creation of efficient data processing pipelines and strategy frameworks. Collaborate with the algorithm team to support business iteration
  • Help manage and maintain features and sample data relevant to AIGC, ensuring the infrastructure supports training and inference for AIGC models
  • Contribute to enhancing platform capabilities by supporting the design of flexible workflows for ad creative generation scenarios, minimizing integration costs for both R&D and algorithm teams
  • Work closely with product and design teams to understand business requirements and assist in translating them into scalable AIGC solutions for personalized ad creative generation
  • Support performance monitoring and optimization of AIGC models, identifying areas for improvement to enhance the quality and efficiency of ad creatives generated at scale

Qualification

Required

  • Currently pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field
  • Must be able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
  • Experience with building and optimizing data pipelines for AI model training and deployment through coursework or internships
  • Familiarity with AIGC technologies and their application in ad creative generation, including understanding model training and inference requirements
  • Proficiency in Python, with experience using deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
  • Solid understanding of algorithms, data management, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

  • Prior internship or research experience in AIGC, particularly in ad creative or content generation
  • Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools and experience with model deployment systems
  • Exposure to cloud technologies and distributed systems for scalable AI operations
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to design and implement efficient, scalable solutions

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.
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TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
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