AI Automation Project Intern (TnS-OPS-Automation & Business Insights) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok Inc

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
A/B Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Automation, Best Practices, Business Analysis, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Visualization Tools, Detail Oriented, Information Technology & Information Systems, Metrics, Multitasking, Operational Audit, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Modeling, Power BI, Process Improvement, Product Engineering, Project/Program Coordination, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, Risk Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scalable System Development, Sustainability, Tableau, Team Player, Test Design, Trend Analysis, Use Cases
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
4 days ago

As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

About the Team: The Data Infrastructure & Business Insights (DIBI) team belongs to the Trust & Safety's Automation & Business Insights (ABI) department. We specialize in defining operational metrics, building scalable data infrastructure, delivering insights-driven performance reporting, and conducting cross-LoB business analysis. Our ultimate goal is to empower global moderation operations to thrive with quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

  • Support the planning and execution of AI automation initiatives that improve the efficiency, quality, and scalability of Trust & Safety operations.
  • Assist in designing, testing, and refining prompts for LLM-powered workflows and AI agent use cases.
  • Analyze operational and AI model performance data, including metrics such as precision, recall, leakage, overkill, and human review quality, to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Help evaluate prompt quality, business rules, and automation logic through experimentation and data analysis.
  • Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations to monitor AI adoption, operational efficiency, and automation performance.
  • Support pilot programs and A/B testing for new AI capabilities and summarize findings for stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to gather requirements and coordinate project activities.
  • Document workflows, experiment results, best practices, and process improvements to support knowledge sharing across teams.
  • Research emerging trends in Generative AI, AI agents, and operational automation to identify opportunities for future innovation. Minimum Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated learner with curiosity about AI technologies and operational excellence.
  • Demonstrated interest or hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, AI agents, or Machine Learning applications.
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering, prompt evaluation, or AI workflow design through coursework, personal projects, hackathons, or internships.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using APIs, workflow automation tools, or AI development platforms.
  • Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or Python).
  • Interest in Trust & Safety, content moderation, risk management, or large-scale online platform operations.
  • Exposure to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agentic AI frameworks, or AI evaluation frameworks is an advantage.
  • Understanding of AI evaluation concepts such as precision, recall, hallucination, leakage, overkill, or model performance metrics is a plus.

About the Company

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TikTok Inc