TikTok
Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Privacy and Security) - 2027 Summer
San Jose, California · Internship · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
About the job
Build and discuss engineering features for TikTok privacy and security products, including user protection, data access controls, and data retention.
What you'll do
- Build new features for products used at large scale.
- Solve complex technical problems.
- Participate in technical discussions about product and engineering work.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Able to commit to 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Nice to have
- Software engineering experience through an internship, work, coding competitions, or publications.
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and shell programming, with a strong understanding of data structures and algorithm design.
Tools
C/C++, Python, shell
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