FAQs
What is the duration of the internship?
The internship is available for a duration of 9-12 weeks.
What are the minimum qualifications required for this internship?
The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant majors, availability to start immediately, proficiency in English, and experience as a developer with Android SDK and different versions of Android (Kotlin and/or Java).
Are there any preferred qualifications for candidates?
Yes, preferred qualifications include experience with iOS development (Swift and/or Objective-C), experience in the design and implementation of large-scale distributed systems, creative problem-solving skills, excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills, and strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.
What technologies will I be working with during the internship?
You will be working with a variety of technologies including Golang, Python, MySQL, Redis, Elastic Search, Kafka, Grafana, Hive, and common web frameworks such as React, Vue, Angular, or NodeJS, as well as native Android and iOS clients.
What are the primary responsibilities of this internship?
The primary responsibilities include supporting the technical aspects of FIDO2 services, assisting with design and onboarding of FIDO2 services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address security issues, and influencing the security posture across TikTok’s infrastructure.
Is experience with both Android and iOS development required?
Experience with Android development is required, while experience with iOS development is preferred but not mandatory.
Will I be working independently or as part of a team?
You will be working as part of a team, collaborating with various teams such as Product, Operations, Security, Legal, Compliance, and other engineering teams.
Where is the internship located?
The internship is located in London.
What is the focus of the FIDO team?
The FIDO team's focus is on implementing secure and user-friendly FIDO2 authentication for both internal enterprise users and external consumer and business users across TikTok's suite of products.
What kind of mindset does TikTok value in its employees?
TikTok values a mindset of curiosity, humility, resilience, and a desire to create impact while embracing challenges as opportunities to learn and innovate.