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

InternContractHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaPosted 5 months agoVerified 3 weeks ago
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About the job

This internship opportunity with TikTok Live is all about diving into the exciting world of live streaming and technology. As part of a dynamic team, you will have the chance to build solutions that impact millions of users while gaining invaluable industry exposure and hands-on experience. The team thrives on collaboration and innovation, making it a perfect fit for those eager to turn their ambitions into reality.

You'll be responsible for

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Planning and leading projects

Plan and lead large-scale technical projects to lay the foundation for the iterative development and scale of early products.
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Developing technology products

Develop robust, efficient technology products that serve 1 billion users.
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Contributing to engineering strategy

Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes, and culture.

Key criteria

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Software development knowledge

Understanding of software development principles and practices.

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Proficiency in programming languages

Experience with Go, Python, Java, C++, or PHP.

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Team collaboration skills

Ability to communicate and work effectively in teams.

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5 criteria for this job
Software development knowledge
Understanding of software development principles and practices.

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Proficiency in programming languages
Experience with Go, Python, Java, C++, or PHP.

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Team collaboration skills
Ability to communicate and work effectively in teams.

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Understanding of algorithms
Knowledge of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.

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Livestream knowledge (preferred)
Familiarity with live streaming concepts is a plus.

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