Search Security Strategy Project Intern (TikTok-Platform Responsibility-Search) - 2026 Start

TikTok Inc

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Security, Construction, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Early Intervention, Ecosystems, Emergency Response, English Language, Incident Management, Knowledge Base, Mandarin Chinese Language, Modeling Languages, Politics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Psychology, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Security Policy
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

TikTok Search team aims to bring novel search experiences to the the global users. Join TikTok Search, you'll help shape the future of visual and social-first search experiences and push the boundaries of discovery in the world of video.

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to work on-site 5 days per week and at least 3 months long internship period, with immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Public Opinion Detection & AnalysisParticipate in designing and optimizing proactive search public opinion monitoring mechanisms; track online hot topics, conduct in-depth risk analysis for search scenarios, and implement early detection, early judgment, and early intervention of risks.
  • Large Model & Strategy ImplementationMaintain customized search public opinion intervention strategies and platforms; participate in strategy workflow design and effectiveness review. Build and operate sensitive word libraries, develop data training and evaluation systems for public opinion & hot-event large models, and establish hot-event databases and knowledge systems to enhance model understanding of event risks and platform impacts.
  • Emergency Response & DisposalTake charge of public opinion emergency response; conduct rapid and accurate intervention for sudden search security public opinion incidents, complete post-incident analysis and review, and drive systematic optimization. Minimum Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline
  • Proficiency in English, and fluency in written and spoken Mandarin is needed to manage stakeholders in China market.
  • Excellent content sense and spirit of exploration: Have a strong curiosity about the global public opinion ecosystem, international politics and social trending topics, and be able to keenly perceive the potential risks and logic behind the content
  • Embrace changes and AI tools: be highly adaptable in learning, quickly master cutting-edge tools such as large language models, and flexibly apply them to actual risk control business
  • Implementation capability: Detail-oriented with strong execution skills, highly hands-on problem solver; with sound psychological quality, calmly handle urgent and unexpected tasks and take full responsibility for work outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

  • Have operational experience in large Internet companies in fields related to search, recommendation, content safety, or risk control.
  • Proficient in using sensitive word systems, content moderation platforms, or security policy tools.
  • Have participated in Agent construction, Knowledge Base construction, effect evaluation or related AI application projects.

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TikTok Inc