About the role#
The Trust and Safety engineering team builds systems that protect users from harmful content and abusive behavior. We develop content moderation processes, rule engines, and risk insight platforms. This internship provides hands-on experience and exposure to real-world engineering challenges. You will work alongside professionals to build a foundation for your career.
What you'll do#
- Work with Trust and Safety experts and machine learning engineers to deliver project results.
- Design technical solutions in collaboration with your team.
- Write code to support business requirements.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- You can commit to 12 weeks of work during the Summer of 2027.
- Experience with programming languages such as Go, Python, PHP, C++, C, or Java.
- A strong grasp of Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Communication and teamwork skills.
- Evidence of software engineering experience through past internships, projects, or coding competitions.
- A creative approach to solving problems.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- This is a full-time, on-site internship.
- The hourly rate for this position is $45.
- You must have authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide sponsorship for this role.
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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