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Software Engineer Intern(Live Service) - 2026… at TikTok · San Jose
InternshipOn-siteSan Jose$94k–$94k/yr
Skills
cc++javapythongounix/linuxsqlnosql databasesmemcacheredisvideo processingvideo deliverynetwork systemsdistributed systemstesting frameworkautomation tests
Job Description
Summary: TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Software Engineer Intern for their Live Service team for the summer of 2026. The internship will involve designing and maintaining a global scale live streaming platform, as well as implementing and operating critical services for video delivery and live scheduling.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build and maintain a global scale, multi-regional live streaming platform
- Design, implement and operate our critical and scalable services - ranging from video delivery services, live scheduling services, and core persistence layer
- Build live streaming platforms, systems, and infrastructure with knowledge in network and distributed systems
- Ensure service & system quality by building testing framework and creating automation tests
- Participate in design reviews and code reviews for the live streaming infrastructure team
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
- Good programming experience with at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Java, Python, or Go
- Familiar with Unix/Linux operating systems
- Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases, Memcache/Redis
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with video processing and delivery technology will be considered as a bonus
Required Skills: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, Unix/Linux, SQL, NoSQL databases, Memcache, Redis, Video processing, Video delivery, Network systems, Distributed systems, Testing framework, Automation tests
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer
Benefits: 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.
Benefits
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.