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TikTok · 1 week ago

Backend Software Engineer Intern(Foundation Platform) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$45/hr - $45/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. They are looking for talented individuals for a Backend Software Engineer Intern position to build new features, solve complex technical problems, and participate in technical discussions within the team.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

PythonJavaGolangC#C++Software DevelopmentProblem-solvingCreativity

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

Experience with Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++

Preferred

Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications

High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities

Benefits

Interns have 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)

Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

Company

TikTok

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

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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