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TikTok · 11 hours ago

Product Manager Project Intern (SMB Product - Growth) 2026 Start (BS/ MS)

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Product Manager Project Intern to support the SMB team. The role involves engaging in impactful short-term projects, assisting in defining product roadmaps, conducting competitor analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize product delivery.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support Senior Product Managers in defining product roadmaps and drafting detailed Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) and user stories for new growth initiatives

Conduct in-depth competitor analysis, customer interviews & surveys, and industry research to identify gaps and opportunities in the SMB landscape. Synthesize qualitative and quantitative feedback to understand user pain points

Work closely with UX/UI Designers to visualize user journeys, and partner with Engineering and Data Science teams to ensure feasible and high-quality product delivery

Assist in defining success metrics and setting up A/B tests to optimize conversion funnels and user acquisition. Monitor post-launch performance and report on key insights

Help manage the product backlog and track development progress to ensure timely execution of features

Qualification

Product ManagementData AnalyticsCompetitor AnalysisUser Experience DesignA/B TestingInterest in TikTokCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Actively enrolled university student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Previous internship experience in Product Management, Strategy, Data Analytics, or a related technical role is highly preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate complex concepts to cross-functional stakeholders (engineers, designers, etc.)

A self-starter with a strong track record of critical thinking and the ability to break down ambiguous problems into actionable steps

Deeply interested in TikTok, TikTok Ads, and helping small businesses grow

Preferred

Able to intern for 4 months or longer

Able to be onsite 5 days a week

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

H1B Sponsorship

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