FAQs
What is the duration of the internship?
The internship runs for 12 weeks, beginning in May/June 2025.
What are the available start dates for the internship?
The available start dates are Monday, May 12; Monday, May 19; Tuesday, May 27 (Memorial Day May 26); Monday, June 9; and Monday, June 23.
Is there a requirement to submit my availability?
Yes, candidates must state their availability clearly in their resume, including their preferred start and end dates.
What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?
Candidates should be currently pursuing a BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant majors, along with excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in general-purpose programming languages.
Are there any preferred qualifications for the position?
Yes, preferred qualifications include a good understanding of ad tech, bidding, ranking, recommendation, search, backend, frontend, large-scale systems, or data pipeline, as well as good product sense and experience in designing and implementing product features.
What kind of skills are essential for this internship?
Essential skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, strong communication, teamwork, agility, and self-starter abilities.
Will I have opportunities for professional development during the internship?
Yes, interns will have access to social events and enriching development workshops to explore and enhance their skills.
Is this internship focused on a specific area within software engineering?
Yes, this internship is specifically focused on the Ads Interface and involves developing scalable and reliable software solutions for monetization products.
Will there be collaboration with other teams during the internship?
Yes, interns will collaborate with strategy teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to define products and drive engineering initiatives.
Does TikTok provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities?
Yes, TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities and other protected reasons.