At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
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An "Effect" is an innovative camera feature that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge AR technology, enabling users to create captivating videos. Central to the TikTok user experience, effects ignite joy, foster creativity, and spur new trends among our billion+ global community.

TikTok's Intelligent Creation team develops the core video creation technologies that enable creators to easily capture, edit and publish fun and creative videos directly in the TikTok Android and iOS app. Our team uses the latest audio/video technology on Android & iOS to enable TikTok creators to make unique and high quality video content. Our technology involves camera capture, video import, non-linear editing, audio and video processing, rendering, encoding and much more.
The Effect Platform team, instrumental in stimulating digital creativity, fosters a vibrant ecosystem for global effect designers. Based in the US, our focus is to enhance the designer community's experience through:
- Enhancing new effect capabilities through the implementation of server-side functionalities.
- Strengthening the lifecycle management workflow for all effects.
- Implementing a high performance effect distribution system.
- Building and integrating monetization features to enhance revenue streams.
- Crafting sophisticated data analytics dashboard features to provide key insights.
- Designing and implementing effective incentive schemes to motivate and reward the effect designer community.

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. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below:
Monday, May 12
Monday, May 19
Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26)
Monday, June 9
Monday, June 23

We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

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.

Online Assessment
Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank.

Responsibilities:
1. Build mobile features to support video creation and effects on the TikTok platform.
2. Collaborate with product, design, and frontend teams to deliver a high-quality user experience.
3. Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of mobile features for a large user base.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
1. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or master's program in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
2. Available to work for 12 weeks in Summer 2025.
3. Experience in iOS or Android mobile development.
4. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
2. Prior internship experience in mobile development.
3. Passionate about TikTok, augmented reality, as well as creating the most fun, original and creative ideas and experiences.

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 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 at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2