TikTok · 11 hours ago
Software Engineer Intern (Commerce Ads) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
Seattle, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$42.75/hr - $42.75/hr
Start in 2026 SummerTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Software Engineer Intern for their Commerce Ads team. The role involves applying backend development techniques to enhance TikTok Ads solutions and collaborating with various teams to improve the shopping experience on the platform.
Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo
Responsibilities
Apply state-of-the-art backend development techniques to optimize TikTok Ads solution end to end, including but not limited to ad creation/delivery/creative automation/format optimization/etc., improve Shop Sellers' marketing experience
Connect with businesses directly to understand and develop solutions for their jobs-to-be-done
Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other disciplines to explore the next generation of shopping experiences on TikTok
Capitalize on the organic shopping behaviors on TikTok today and facilitate retentive behaviors to provide more people value and business value
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
Solid Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving skills
Solid programming skills, proficient in Python/Golang/Java/C/C++
Familiarity with logging and testing framework
Familiarity with databases (MySQL, Redis etc)
Team-player with strong communication skills who can also work independently
Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2026
Preferred
Familiarity with main components for Ads systems, including ad creation, ad creative/format optimization
Proficiency and experience with designing, implementing, and operating large-scale distributed systems
Benefits
Interns have day one access to health insurance
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits and more
Interns also receive 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
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
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CEO
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VP Global Business Solutions
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