About the role#
As a Data Engineer Intern on the data platform team, you will help build and optimize large-scale data systems. You will gain hands-on experience across the data platform ecosystem while working on projects that impact core products and millions of users. This is a full-time internship program.
What you'll do#
- Design and build data transformations for reporting, growth analysis, and multi-dimensional analysis.
- Create reliable and scalable big data systems to support business needs.
- Set design standards and engineering practices for both technical and non-technical teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2026.
- Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Kafka, Flink, or ClickHouse.
- Background in data analysis, ingestion, and integration.
- Experience with ETL, schema design, data modeling, and SQL queries.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $45 to $60 per hour.
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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