TikTok · 1 month ago
Software Engineer Intern (Monetization Technology - Ads Creative AI) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Software Engineer Intern for their Monetization Technology team. The role involves assisting in the development of AI-generated ad creative solutions and collaborating with various teams to enhance platform capabilities and optimize performance.
MarketingMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideoConsumer ApplicationsContent CreatorsContent Discovery
H1B Sponsor Likely
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and maintenance of the AIGC generation architecture for ad creatives, supporting the creation of efficient data processing pipelines and strategy frameworks. Collaborate with the algorithm team to support business iteration
Help manage and maintain features and sample data relevant to AIGC, ensuring the infrastructure supports training and inference for AIGC models
Contribute to enhancing platform capabilities by supporting the design of flexible workflows for ad creative generation scenarios, minimizing integration costs for both R&D and algorithm teams
Work closely with product and design teams to understand business requirements and assist in translating them into scalable AIGC solutions for personalized ad creative generation
Support performance monitoring and optimization of AIGC models, identifying areas for improvement to enhance the quality and efficiency of ad creatives generated at scale
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field
Must be able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
Experience with building and optimizing data pipelines for AI model training and deployment through coursework or internships
Familiarity with AIGC technologies and their application in ad creative generation, including understanding model training and inference requirements
Proficiency in Python, with experience using deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
Solid understanding of algorithms, data management, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Prior internship or research experience in AIGC, particularly in ad creative or content generation
Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools and experience with model deployment systems
Exposure to cloud technologies and distributed systems for scalable AI operations
Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to design and implement efficient, scalable solutions
Benefits
Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more.
Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and 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
Short-form mobile video social network.
H1B Sponsorship
TikTok has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
78%
Represents job field similar to this job
Engineering and Development
Product Management
Management and Executive
Marketing
Sales
Customer Service and Support
Creatives and Design
Legal and Compliance
Accounting and Finance
Human Resources
Arts and Entertainment
Education and Training
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (110)
2025 (972)
2024 (601)
2023 (387)
2022 (322)
2021 (133)
2020 (72)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shou Zi Chew
CEO
Adrienne Lahens
Global Head of Operations, TikTok Creator Marketing Solutions
Recent News
2026-09-13
2026-09-12
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