Backend Software Engineer Project Intern (Creation Platform) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Skip the busywork
ApplyBolt rewrites your resume for this exact role and hits submit. You just pick the jobs.
About this role
The Creation Platform team, as the cornerstone of TikTok content creation, is responsible for the core content creation ecosystem of TikTok. As a backend team, we collaborate closely with the product team and other cross-functional teams to explore innovative methods of content creation in TikTok, build a trusted content creation platform that prioritizes privacy and security, and drive the evolution of TikTok content creation infrastructure, ultimately providing the best content creation experience for TikTok creators.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
Responsibilities
- Directly design and develop features touching global users, and bring real-world impact
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to explore innovative product ideas and cutting-edge technologies
- Work with experts in different technical domains to identify and solve challenging issues in the world-leading multimedia infrastructure
- Evolve the architecture of global large-scale distributed backend systems to better support TikTok's future
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Proficient in at least one programming language such as Golang, Java, C++, Python
- Solid understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms
- Hands-on experience in commonly-used technical stacks such as databases, caches, message queues
- Responsible, self-motivated, and have a growth mindset
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks in 2026
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in building large scale distributed backend services for consumer-facing applications
- Knowledge of multimedia technologies such as video codecs, media containers
- Good team communication and collaboration skills