Software Engineer Intern - TikTok Search

TikTok is hiring a Software Engineer Intern - TikTok Search in San Jose, CA (remote). When: Summer 2027. Pay stated by the employer: $45-$45/hr. Posted November 12, 2026. Checked against the employer's posting on November 12, 2026.

Responsibilities The TikTok Engineering Search team builds the product capabilities and infrastructure behind search on TikTok, helping users discover relevant content as their interests, intent, and trends change.

We develop the key features of TikTok Search and the platform underneath them, supporting fast product iteration at multi-billion-user scale. Search at this scale is a moving target.

What users look for changes constantly, and so does how they search for it, so the systems have to keep pace. You will solve large-scale search challenges for a diverse global audience, shaping how billions of people find timely, useful content on TikTok.

Program Intern (Conversion-Oriented): for graduating students who are looking for full-time conversion as the primary objective. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship.

Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.

Responsibilities: - Assist in improving TikTok Search features to support product growth and user experience. - Optimize system performance and enhance service stability for a robust Search platform.

- Contribute to maintaining efficient Search architecture and offline data processing systems. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Master's in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline..

- Proficient in coding, data structures, and algorithms. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a passion for backend services development.

- Able to leverage AI coding tools and AI-assisted workflows to improve development efficiency, debug issues, and solve engineering problems. Preferred Qualifications: - Hands-on experience or coursework related to backend services for large-scale applications.

- Familiarity with modern Search systems or interest in how Search products evolve. - Understanding of AI infrastructure development and operations, such as model serving, evaluation, observability, reliability, or large-scale online/offline systems.

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.

com/legal/privacy Job Information 【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $45.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. 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.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: 1.

Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; 2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and 3.

Exercising sound judgment. About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.