Software Engineer Intern; Commerce Ads - Summer; BS​/MS

Position: Software Engineer Intern (Commerce Ads) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
Responsibilities

The Tik Tok Commerce Ads team is dedicated to blending advertiser focus with technical expertise. Our mission is to enhance commerce ads-both open-loop and closed-loop-to establish Tik Tok as an essential growth engine for businesses of all sizes and a top destination for consumers to discover and buy products, content, and services. We are crucial to driving Tik Tok's ad revenue and are committed to developing the next-generation web ad solutions for the platform.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company. Internships at Our Company aims to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths.

A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to Our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Summer Start Dates:
May 11th, 2026 May 18th, 2026 May 26th, 2026 June 8th, 2026 June 22nd, 2026

Key Responsibilities - Apply state-of-the-art backend development techniques to optimize Tik Tok Ads solution end to end, including but not limited to ad creation/delivery/creative automation/format optimization/etc. , improve Shop Sellers' marketing experience.

- Connect with businesses directly to understand and develop solutions for their jobs-to-be-done.

- Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other disciplines to explore the next generation of shopping experiences on Tik Tok.

- Capitalize on the organic shopping behaviors on Tik Tok today and facilitate retentive behaviors to provide more people value and business value.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline.

- Solid Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving skills.

- Solid programming skills, proficient in Python/Golang/Java/C/C++.

- Familiarity with logging and testing framework.

- Familiarity with databases (MySQL, Redis etc).

- Team-player with strong communication skills who can also work independently.

-Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Familiarity with main components for Ads systems, including ad creation, ad creative/format optimization.

-Proficiency and experience with designing, implementing, and operating large-scale distributed systems By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here:

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $42.75- $42.75.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

About Tik Tok

Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Tik Tok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and…