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Backend Software Engineer Intern, Global Architecture (Singapore) - 2025 Start

AT TikTok
TikTok

Backend Software Engineer Intern, Global Architecture (Singapore) - 2025 Start

Singapore

Responsibilities

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

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At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

In the Global Architecture Team, we serve hundreds of millions of users in over 200 countries and regions. In the context of global multi-datacenter and security compliance, we strive to explore and continuously update higher quality multi-datacenter architecture solutions. Our goal is to help the global business grow faster, more stable, and safer through innovative frameworks and R&D systems. In our team, you will have the following opportunities:
- Exposure to cutting-edge global multi-datacenter architecture and methodologies, broadening your horizons and knowledge, with plenty of opportunities for hands-on practice.
- Participation in the development of core middleware and frameworks, involving in-depth analysis of technical principles and implementation. There is an opportunity to become a technical expert in this field.
- Collaboration with talented team members who possess strong self-drive. Our team adopts a flat management structure, encourages efficient collaboration, and values differences while appreciating complementarity.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

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

Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in the architecture design and implementation of global business systems, responsible for the core code development and optimization
- Participate in the formulation of code and R&D specifications, and build a globalization-friendly business R&D framework to improve engineering efficiency and quality.
- Assist the team in overcoming technical difficulties in high concurrency, high traffic, reliability and performance, data transmission and isolation etc.
- Participate in technical research and introduce new technologies to drive business development.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate currently pursuing a Degree/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Passionate about computer science and internet technology, familiar with at least one programming language, including but not limited to: Go, Java, C, C++, Python
- Solid knowledge of computer fundamentals, in-depth understanding of data structures, algorithms, and operating systems.

Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent logical thinking and analytical skills, able to make reasonable abstraction and layered design for business systems
- Strong desire to learn, excellent learning and communication skills

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.

For TikTok
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.

For TikTok
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com

Client-provided location(s): Singapore
Job ID: TikTok-7395079463505889574
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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