Backend Software Engineer Intern (Global LIVE Service Arch) - 2026 Start (BS/MS) - Singapore - TikTok

    TikTok
    TikTok Singapore

    1 day ago

    Arts / Entertainment / Publishing
    Description
    Responsibilities

    With the enormous growth of live streaming in recent years, our mission is to inspire real-time interactions and help live streamers connect to people from all corners of the globe.

    We are looking for passionate and talented engineers to join us to build and optimize a real-time, high-performance, large-scale distributed infrastructure for live streaming in TikTok. You will be deeply involved in the developmental lifecycle of critical product features and collaborate closely with product managers to deliver the best live streaming experience for all live streamers and audience alike.

    Global Live Service Arch's Major Objectives are,
    • Ensure Global Live to meet compliance requirements, and promote cross-team architecture governance.
    • Build Global Live architecture with stability, low-latency and resilience to support long-term business development
    • Optimize end-to-end stability and engineering efficiency

    Our Key Problems To Solve,

    Under the strict Compliance requirements, how to construct Global Live platform with Stability, better Performance (Low-Latency and High-Concurrency), Resilience and Efficiency.

    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. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

    You Will
    • Play a critical role in planning and leading large-scale technical projects to lay the foundation for the iterative development and scale of early products
    • Participate in developing robust, efficient technology products that serve 1 billion users
    • Be a key member in improving architecture to ensure high stability and performance
    • Be Involved in researching and applying cutting-edge domain and technical knowledge into products which could benefit world wide TikTok users.

    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 early.

    Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.

    Successful candidates must be able to commit to either of the following Internships
    • From January to June
    • From May to August (Summer)

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Undergraduate or Postgraduate currently pursuing a Degree/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
    • Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++.
    • Deep understanding of computer architecture, data structures and algorithms in depth knowledge of common databases and messaging frameworks like MySQL/Redis/Kafka
    • Able to work closely with diverse stakeholders and have good communication skills
    • Self-driven, positive, cooperative and willing to keep learning enthusiasm at all times

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience in high scalable, highly available, distributed and mission-critical systems.
    • Large scale client-facing industry project development experience.

    By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here:

    If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-

    Job Information

    About TikTok

    TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok'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 Tokyo.

    Why Join Us

    Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

    We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

    Diversity & Inclusion

    TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
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