Backend Engineer Intern, Global E-commerce (Risk Control Platform) - 2025 Start

About TikTok
TikTok will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require TikTok sponsorship of a visa.
---
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.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. 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.
---
The e-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our product and operations team, to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users and brands.
---
About the team
The Risk Control Platform team is dedicated to designing and developing scalable backend systems and algorithms aimed at fraud detection and prevention. The team collaborates closely with other cross-functional teams to integrate comprehensive risk control solutions into the platform. They continuously evaluate and optimize existing processes and technologies, driving innovation through the implementation of cutting-edge methodologies and technologies. Their work ensures the reliability and performance of backend systems under varying loads, staying at the forefront of industry best practices and emerging technologies in risk control and fraud detection.
---
Responsibilities
1. Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work in rapid product development.
2. Responsible for designing/architecting the solution and providing technical support for engineers in the team.
3. Align with product and org objectives, and coordinate with cross-functional teams on delivering key results.Minimum Qualifications
1. Undergraduate or Postgraduate currently pursuing a Degree/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
2. Coding experience with a general purpose programming language (ie. Java, C/C++, Go, Python).
3. Demonstrated knowledge of Redis/MySQL/Elasticsearch/Druid/Spark Streaming.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience working on distributed cloud services.
2. Understanding of algorithms, data structures, and their time and space performance.

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.

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.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com