TikTok

Backend Engineer Intern

To inspire creativity and bring joy. We inform, entertain and inspire people across borders, cultures, and languages.

  • Software engineering

  • Intern

  • Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship ยท No

  • Entry Level ยท A role for someone with underlying potential, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically no direct experience is required.

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Why TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. TikTok has become a marketplace for ideas around the globe, transcending boundaries to create a diverse hub of content.

About the role

Responsibilities

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.

Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.

To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us.

TikTok Live client team has been focusing on delivery engaging and the best live streaming experience to global users. Our team develops creative and interesting features for streamers and viewers to express themselves and interact with others instantly. We are looking for passionate software engineers to join us in this fast growing industry.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in November / December 2024. 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

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.

Responsibilities: - Collaborate with Software engineers and other cross-functional teams on delivering key results; - Design technical solutions with team members; - Implement technical solutions to support business requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: - Undergraduate or Postgraduate currently pursuing a Degree/Master/PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; - Prior experience working with languages like Golang, Python, Java, C++ or C

Preferred Qualifications: - Strong experience with Data Structures and Algorithms; - Strong communication and teamwork skills.

What you'll be responsible for

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    Testing and QA

    Ensure high quality work by testing code meets the requirements

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    Backend application development

    Develop, test, and maintain software applications

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    Frontend Application Development

    Develop, test, and maintain the user-side elements of a website or app

Skills you'll need

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    Collaboration

    Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals

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    Numerical problem solving

    Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems

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    Attention to detail

    Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables

Meet the team

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