Software Engineer Graduate (Ads Creator) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

A "creative" is the ad (in the form of a short-form video) served to TikTok users, composed of video, background music, call-to-action card, post-click landing page, and other formats that get delivered to users. A quote goes "creativity is the soul of advertising", because a good ad creative is effective, yet difficult to produce, especially at the scale of TikTok advertising.

The TikTok Ads Creative & Ecosystem team's mission is to solve the above dilemma, by building industry-leading tech solutions for ads creative/landing page understanding, production/generation, and optimization, to inspire and empower advertisers, creators, and other 3rd parties in the ecosystem to create and deliver the best engaging creative experiences to the end users. Our work is at the core of TikTok and creator monetization. Examples of our team's work include TikTok video editor, AI-powered smart video generation (we are also exploring AIGC), and TikTok creative exchange (a creative marketplace to connect TikTok advertisers with creators or third-party creative agencies).

We are user/product oriented and dedicated to technical excellence. We aim to drive and lead the technology renovation in the ads tech and creative industry, powering products and driving values for our clients, creators, and the whole ecosystem. We are looking for software engineers who are excited to grow their business understanding, build highly scalable and reliable software/infrastructure, partner across functions with global teams, and make big impacts. If you are someone who welcomes challenges, we are eager to have you on the team!

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at TikTok.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of innovative products that support brand and influencer collaborations, applying technical skills in AI and content understanding.
• Support the execution of strategic goals and provide technical assistance to contribute to business growth within TikTok ads and creator monetization.
• Collaborate with senior team members to learn and grow technical leadership skills in the creative ecosystem.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of key projects within the creator monetization ecosystem, with guidance from more experienced colleagues.
• Help build scalable and reliable systems that align with product objectives and requirements.
• Support the creation of long-term technical roadmaps and assist in technical decision-making.
• Work closely with global R&D and product management teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to execute projects.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Final year or r