Software Engineer Intern (Tiktok - Privacy And Security) - 2025 Start (Bs/Ms)

Tiktok

a year ago

Expired On02 Jul 2025

Internship

Onsite

San Jose, California, United States

  • on-site
  • Web Development (HTML

    CSS

    JavaScript

    PHP)

    Mobile App Development (iOS

    Android)

    Frontend & Backend Development

    API Integration

    UX/UI Design

    Cloud Services

    Databases

    Responsive Design

    Agile Methodologies

    Version Control

    Debugging

    Job description & requirements

    Responsibilities

    Team Introduction

    As TikTok Privacy & Security team, we are committed to protecting the personal privacy and data security of billions of TikTok users. Facing challenges of the global multi-data center with thousands of micro services, multiple storage (MySQL/Redis/Kafka/Hive), tech stacks, and a large scale R&D team, we will build various frameworks, architectures, platforms, and processes on top of this, to embed security and privacy protection into all designs of products and engineering.

    We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. 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. This Internship Program Runs For 12 Weeks Beginning In May/June 2025. Successful Candidates Must Be Able To Commit To One Of The Following Summer Internship Start Dates Below:

    Monday, May 12

    Monday, May 19

    Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26)

    Monday, June 9

    Monday, June 23

    We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

    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

    • Drive the execution and progression of engineering initiatives across multiple privacy programs
    • Produce regular updates for senior leaderships across the company
    • Participate in architectural design for data privacy services and systems that manage tens of billions of data points
    • Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex technical problems

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
    • Experience with Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++.
    • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications
    • High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities
    • At least a 12 weeks commitment is required, with a preference for candidates who can work with the team for up to 24 weeks.

    Job Information

    For Pay TransparencyCompensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

    The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60.

    Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).

    The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

    For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

    Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

    • Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
    • Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
    • Exercising sound judgment.

    About TikTok

    TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

    Why Join Us

    Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

    We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

    Diversity & Inclusion

    TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

    TikTok Accommodation

    TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request

    Experience :

    Internship

    Job Domain/Function :

    Entertainment Providers

    Job Type :

    Onsite

    Employment Type :

    Internship

    Number Of Position(s) :

    1

    Educational Qualifications :

    Students & Fresh Graduates

    Location :

    San Jose, California, United States

    Tiktok


    TikTok is the world's leading destination for short-form video. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.


    Our employees lead with curiosity, and move at the speed of culture. Combined with our company's flat structure, you'll be given dynamic opportunities to make a real impact on a rapidly expanding company as you grow your career. We have offices across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas – and we're just getting started.


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