About the role#
The Brand Innovation team builds technologies to support ad products like reservation ads, auction ads, and content ads. You will join the team to work on the end-to-end ad delivery tech stack, including bidding, ranking, and forecasting. This internship provides hands-on experience in developing products for brand and influencer collaborations.
What you'll do#
- Assist in developing products that use AI and content understanding to support influencer monetization.
- Contribute to technical direction and strategic goals for TikTok ads.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to support technical leadership within the creative ecosystem team.
- Support the design and implementation of projects to ensure system scalability and reliability.
- Work with team members to align systems with product objectives.
- Participate in defining and executing long-term technical roadmaps.
- Coordinate with global R&D and product management teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working with software engineering teams through internships or academic projects.
- Understanding of data structures and algorithms.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Go, or Java.
- Ability to communicate effectively, work in a team, and take ownership of tasks.
- Interest in exploring new technologies and solving analytical problems.
- Experience in collaborative engineering environments or cross-functional team projects is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $45 - $60 per hour
- Employment Type: Full-time intern
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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