About the role#
This internship focuses on merchant growth for Shop Ads. You will work on products that help merchants identify issues, find growth opportunities, and take action. Your work supports diagnostics, recommendations, and creative insights to improve performance and revenue.
What you'll do#
- Build TikTok shop ads products including diagnosis, benefit, recommendation, and insight tools.
- Partner with operations, engineering, data science, and platform teams to set goals and launch products.
- Define and analyze metrics to guide product strategy and prioritization.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program for Computer Science or a related field.
- Strong logical thinking and data analysis skills to solve complex problems.
- Ability to work independently with reliability and clear communication.
- Availability for a 12-week full-time commitment during Summer 2026.
- Preference for candidates who can work 5 days a week for at least 3 months.
- Prior experience in product management, ads, e-commerce, or data analysis is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $35 to $55 per hour.
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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