Backend Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Privacy and Security) - 2027 Summer

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TikTok’s Privacy & Security Product team builds compliant, user-friendly privacy solutions, including user protection, data access controls, and data retention policies. The intern will build product features, solve complex technical problems, and participate in technical discussions.

Responsibilities

Build new features that touch hundreds of millions of people around the world Solve unique, large-scale, highly complex technical problems Participate in technical discussions related to team's product and engineering work

Qualifications: Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline Strong communication and teamwork skills Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities Strong learning ability, clear communication, and a strong sense of teamwork and responsibility Proficient in C/C++, Python, and shell programming languages, and have a deep understanding of data structure and algorithm design

Benefits: 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). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

Hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.