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TikTok · 3 days ago

Recording Engineer Project Intern (Data Speech) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$45/hr - $45/hr

Start in 2026

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Recording Engineer Project Intern to support their Data-Speech department. The role involves engaging in impactful projects related to speech, audio, and music, providing practical skills and professional experience.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct booth checks on recording studio setups to ensure recording environments meet technical and quality requirements

Monitor recording sessions to maintain consistent speaker performance, ensuring alignment with the reference, and perform mid-session sound checks to verify audio quality

Draft casting documentation, evaluate first-round auditions to filter unsuitable samples, and organize audition materials for review and second-round requirements

Perform audio/performance checks on final edits, verifying compliance with booth test standards, stylistic consistency, and intonation accuracy against reference files. Upload and log processed data, prepare documentation for vendor segmentation and alignment, and organize aligned data for training use

Assist in creating and recording evaluation test sets, review vendor-submitted evaluation results, and prepare detailed evaluation reports

Qualification

Digital Audio WorkstationsAudio EditingSound DesignProgrammingTTSLLM ExperienceVoice RecordingLocal CultureEnglish Dialogue Delivery

Required

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Music Technology, Acoustics, or a related discipline

Proficiency in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, or Adobe Auditions, along with hands-on experience operating sound boards and studio recording equipment

Strong technical skills in audio editing are essential for ensuring clean, consistent, and high-quality recordings

Solid understanding of English dialogue delivery, with some experience in ADR or voice recording

Able to evaluate whether performances are expressive enough and accurately match the reference tracks

Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period

Preferred

Relevant experience in TTS or LLM

Some experience in programming, including but not limited to C, C++, Java and Python

Familiarity with local popular culture associated with the target language

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

Glassdoor3.4

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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