Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Intelligent Creation-Engineering Excellence) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

TikTok's Creation Experience team delivers the core video production technologies across mobile platforms, enabling hundreds of millions of TikTok creators to tell their stories, express their emotions, and convey their knowledge in the format of short-form videos.



Exciting new opportunities exist for those who are interested in TikTok's core video technologies of shooting, editing and posting. The technical stack covers various camera and effect features, nonlinear editing on mobile devices, posting and publishing, and a lot more. In this role, you will optimize the performance of TikTok's next-generation camera technologies, collaborate with TikTok industry partners, and deliver the best user experience on a huge variety of mobile platforms for TikTok creators around the world.



We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks.



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 as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).



Summer Start Dates:

- May 11th, 2026

- May 18th, 2026

- May 26th, 2026

- June 8th, 2026

- June 22nd, 2026



Online Assessment

Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment.



Responsibilities:

- Work closely with product and business teams to build new and innovative camera features for video posting on TikTok using the latest Android/iOS programming techniques

- Profile and optimize android application UI and infrastructure code for efficiency and performance. Strive to refine user experience in each and every possible creation workflow for TikTok family of video products.

- Stay on top of the latest technologies and work with our industry partners to turn the latest mobile audio/video production capabilities into the best UGC creator experience on TikTok.