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TikTok · 17 hours ago

Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-PGC-Creator Strategy) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

Seattle, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$42.75/hr - $42.75/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking interns to join their team. The role involves building new features and solving complex technical problems while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support the creator economy.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build new features that touch hundreds of millions of people around the world

Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex technical problems

Participate in technical discussions related to team's product and engineering work

Qualification

PythonJavaGolangC#C++Software DevelopmentCreativityProblem-solving

Required

Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026

Experience with Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++

Preferred

Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internships, work experience, coding competitions, or publications

High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities

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

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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