TikTok · 1 week ago
Software Development Engineer in Test Intern (TikTok-Privacy and Security-Business Risk Integrated Control)- 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
TikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking an intern for their Privacy team. The role involves assisting in the development and optimization of privacy protection and data security platforms while contributing to the productization of privacy solutions.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the development and optimization of the privacy protection and data security platform
Contribute to the productization of privacy solutions, including algorithms, security toolkits, and workflows, aimed at mitigating security risks
Research cutting-edge privacy solutions and technologies, exploring how they can help address existing privacy challenges
Support the ongoing evolution of the architecture by contributing ideas and performing small-scale implementations
Qualification
Required
Proficient in at least one mainstream programming language (e.g., C++, Java, Golang) with a basic understanding of its ecosystem
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles
Basic familiarity with classic mainstream databases (e.g., MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, HBase, Hive) and messaging systems such as Kafka or RocketMQ
Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
As a condition of employment, all successful candidates must be able to establish authorization to work in the United States. For this position, the Company does not provide sponsorship or any immigration-related benefits
Preferred
Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship
Familiarity with microservice architecture is a plus, but not required
Any experience or coursework in data tagging, access control, code lineage tracing, or data governance is a bonus
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
TikTok
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
Funding
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