Backend Engineer Intern (TikTok LIVE) - 2027 Start (BS/MS)

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TikTok is seeking a Backend Engineer Intern for a 2027 start across the TikTok LIVE Foundation and TikTok LIVE Revenue teams in Sydney, onsite. The program runs December 2026 through February 2027 with onboarding by December 7, 2026. You will plan large scale technical projects, build robust products serving billions of users, and contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, and culture while applying cutting edge knowledge. You must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in software development, CS, CE or a related field, and be proficient in Go, Python, Java, C++, or PHP with strong teamwork and knowledge of data structures and algorithms. Preference goes to those who can navigate large codebases and deliver high quality work under tight schedules; livestream experience is a plus. You may apply to up to two positions and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early. Tips: tailor your resume to showcase scalable projects, quantify impact, highlight collaboration and problem solving, and clearly demonstrate readiness for a fast paced global internship.

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Teams under TikTok Live:

TikTok LIVE Foundation:
TikTok LIVE Foundation team supports the TikTok LIVE SMB Service, which aims to help TikTok's small and medium-sized business (SMB) merchants and creators diversify their customer acquisition strategies and business operations through live streaming by enhancing product capabilities, providing creator services, and offering professional live streaming content for users.

TikTok LIVE Revenue:
TikTok Live revenue engineering team is responsible for building the cutting-edge revenue ecosystem which includes gifting and other revenue features that are innovative, secure and intuitive for our users. As an important member of the engineering team, you will build solutions that affect millions of users and live streamers.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in November/December 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.

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.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to the following Internships
- From December 2026 - February 2027 (onboard by 7 Dec 2026)

Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead large-scale technical projects to lay the foundation for the iterative development and scale of early products
- Develop robust, efficient technology products that serve 1 billion users
- Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes, and culture
- Research and apply cutting-edge domain and technical knowledge into products

Minimum Qualification
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/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++, PHP
- Good team communication and collaboration skills.
- Understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms

Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to understand and debug large and complex codebases.
- Promote robust and maintainable code, clear documentation, and deliver high quality work on a tight schedule.
- Livestream knowledge is a plus but not mandatory.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].