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Software Engineer Intern (MSP) - 2025 Summer (BS/MS)

AT TikTok
TikTok

Software Engineer Intern (MSP) - 2025 Summer (BS/MS)

San Jose, CA

Responsibilities

Our Ads Measurement Signal and Privacy team (MSP) is missioned to build our security and governance infrastructure and process for the ads system end-to-end while making sure our platform with large volume of various signals and data are constantly compliant with regional regulations across the world. The team will be responsible for exploring and implementing cutting-edge privacy-enhancing technologies to protect our users while keeping TikTok a free and creative community. You will be a key player in data privacy, protection, security and managing cross-functional programs to continuously improve the process.

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.

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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. It 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

Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Responsibilities:
• Create innovative monetization products that drive engagement and business outcomes.
• Develop highly scalable services that power new ad products for billions of requests.
• Implement new ad solutions that will continuously protect the user experiences on TikTok.
• Collaborate with strategy teams, product managers, and other key stakeholders to define products and drive initiatives from an engineering perspective.
• Contribute to the success of a rapidly growing and evolving organization with speediness and quality.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other relevant majors.
• Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScript.
• Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.
• Strong communication and excellent teamwork skills; being agile and a self-starter.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Good understanding in one of the following domains: ad tech, bidding, ranking, recommendation, search, backend, frontend, large-scale systems, or data pipeline.
• Good product sense and experience designing and implementing product features.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA, USA
Job ID: TikTok-7485798069667219720
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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