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TikTok · 18 hours ago

Software Engineer Intern(Media Engine) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Software Engineer Intern for their Media Engine team for the summer of 2026. The intern will be responsible for researching and developing new features for TikTok Live's streaming media platform, designing multimedia programs, and optimizing user experience through innovative technologies.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Research and develop new features on our Live/RTC streaming media platform for TikTok Live

Design and implement multimedia and network programs in client SDK and media server

Develop multimedia solutions across iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms

Innovate in video algorithms and network transmission to enhance user experience

Analyze data, fine-tune parameters and optimize the Live/RTC services end to end

Explore cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovation initiatives

Qualification

C/C++Java/KotlinPythonMultimedia technologiesSignal processingNetwork algorithmsMultimedia frameworksCommunicationTeamwork skills

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

Strong foundation in computer science, networking, and operating systems

Solid background in multimedia technologies, including image/signal processing, video codecs, or multimedia streaming

Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: C/C++, Java/Kotlin, Objective-C/Swift, Python, or Golang

Preferred

Proficiency in signal processing, video compression, video codecs or video processing algorithms

Strong knowledge of network algorithms, including congestion control, loss recovery, bandwidth estimation, latency measurement and control, socket optimization, and real-time video transmission protocols

Hands-on experience with multimedia frameworks and tools such as FFmpeg, GStreamer, OBS Studio, VLC, x264, x265, WebRTC, RTP/RTCP streaming, or VoIP products

Experience with iOS frameworks (e.g., Core Data, Core Animation) or Android SDK

Familiarity with media servers such as Nginx RTMP module, Licode, Kurento, mediasoup, or Jitsi

Experience in video chat, live streaming, or video conferencing solutions

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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

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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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