Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Privacy and Security) - 2027 Summer

Location: San Jose

Employment Type: Intern

Job Code: A171164Responsibilities:- 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during the Summer of 2027.- Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.- High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.- Strong learning ability, clear communication, and a strong sense of teamwork and responsibility.- Proficient in C/C++, Python, and shell programming languages, and have a deep understanding of data structure and algorithm design.

Job Information: 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. 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.

Why Join Us: Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

Diversity & Inclusion: TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. TikTok Accommodation: TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us.