About the role#
The Global Monetization Product and Technology team builds platforms that help customers grow their businesses through TikTok. You will join the team to work on advertisements for feeds, live streaming, branding, measurement, targeting, search, and business integrity. This internship provides hands-on experience and exposure to real-world engineering challenges.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain large-scale ads systems.
- Develop software engineering projects.
- Own key targeting components or strategies within the ads monetization ecosystem.
- Collaborate with product and business teams to shape product vision.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in programming, debugging, and optimization using languages such as Go, C/C++, Python, or Java.
- A deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.
- Strong critical thinking skills to formulate clear solutions to complex problems.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and ownership.
- Experience in advertising, e-commerce, or gaming is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $45 to $60 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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