Job Specifications
Responsibilities
The TikTok Open Platform team empowers external developers and partners to build secure, scalable integrations on top of TikTok's ecosystem. Our mission is to enable innovation and foster a thriving developer community by providing rich APIs, robust SDKs, and seamless user experiences.
As a Frontend Engineer Intern on this team, you'll get a front-row seat to how platform-level products are built and operated at massive scale. You'll gain exposure to systems that power partner logins, data exchange, content sharing, and more — all while working alongside a team that values curiosity, technical depth, and clean code.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.
Internships at TikTok aim 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. It runs for 12 weeks.
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 TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. 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
Online Assessment
Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the front-end team to build reusable UI components, internal tools, and features that support TikTok Open Platform.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with attention to scalability and performance.
Participate in daily standups, code reviews, and technical discussions to understand how platform-level products are built and maintained.
Debug and optimize frontend code with a solid grasp of browser behavior, HTTP request/response patterns, and modern development tools.
Contribute to real product development efforts under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during the Summer of 2026.
Basic understanding of web development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
Willingness to learn modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React or Vue).
Curiosity about how things work — for example, understanding how an HTTP request is structured and how to debug it.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated passion through side projects, personal websites, or contributions to open source.
Familiarity with browser debugging tools and network analysis.
Passion about techniques and solving challenging problems.
Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
Job Information
For Pay TransparencyCompensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $45.
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:
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
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About the Company
TikTok is the world's leading destination for short-form video. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Our employees lead with curiosity, and move at the speed of culture. Combined with our company's flat structure, you'll be given dynamic opportunities to make a real impact on a rapidly expanding company as you grow your career. We have offices across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas – and we're just getting started.
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