About the role#
The Generalized Architecture team builds technical foundations for TikTok products. You will work on core architecture, system performance, and engineering efficiency. This internship is for PhD students starting in 2027.
What you'll do#
- Design and implement algorithms for large-scale software engineering, focusing on AgentOps, DevOps, AIOps, and AI for Dev.
- Build and optimize algorithms to support large-scale services.
- Find requirements and optimization opportunities within business scenarios to improve systems.
- Produce high-quality research papers for top-tier conferences.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Computer Science or a related field.
- A track record of multiple publications at top-tier conferences.
- Proficiency in AI, LLM, and machine learning algorithms.
- Experience with large-scale data analysis and algorithm R&D.
- Strong communication and hands-on execution skills.
- Experience with AI for code, logs, monitoring, or on-call is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time intern.
- Compensation: $60 per hour.
- Selection process: Rolling basis.
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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