Software Engineer Intern (Creative Intelligence and Brand Innovation) - 2027 Summer

A "creative" is the ad (in the form of a short-form video) served to TikTok users, composed of video, background music, call-to-action card, post-click landing page, and other formats that get delivered to users. A quote goes "creativity is the soul of advertising", because a good ad creative is effective, yet difficult to produce, especially at the scale of TikTok advertising.

The Brand Innovation Team builds technologies that unlock business growth potential. This team owns several ad products: reservation ads, auction ads, and innovative content ads that enable advertisers and users to foster more awareness of their brand to attain their business goals. We work on the end-to-end ad delivery tech stack, including ad bidding, ranking, and forecasting.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students 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. Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing innovative products for brand and influencer collaborations, leveraging core technologies such as AI and content understanding to help establish TikTok as a leading influencer monetization platform.
• Contribute to driving technical direction and supporting strategic goals to maximize business growth in TikTok ads and creator monetization.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to learn and assist in providing technical leadership and guidance within the creative ecosystem team.
• Support the technical design and implementation of key projects within the creator monetization ecosystem, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Work with team members to ensure that systems align with product objectives and requirements.
• Participate in defining and helping execute long-term technical roadmaps, gaining exposure to strategic technical decisions.
• Collaborate effectively with global R&D and product management teams, adapting to the fast-paced and dynamic environment of TikTok. Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a Undergraduate/ Master's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Some experience (e.g., through academic projects or internships) working with software engineering teams, including contributing to team collaboration, problem-solving, and technical tasks.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms, with proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and take ownership of tasks.
• Passion for exploring new technologies and a keen interest in developing problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or academic experience in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Exposure to working in cross-functional teams or across regions through academic projects or team-based activities.

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