Software Engineer Intern (TikTok Intelligent Creation Effects ) - 2025 Summer (BS/MS)

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.

TEAM INTRODUCTION

TikTok Camera Effect team is seeking talented software engineers with experience in AI, CG, ML or AR to build the next-generation of camera effects using the latest AI technologies.

We are building the next generation camera effect platform with cutting-edge AI technologies, powering many important product features of TikTok such as real-time camera effects, video editing, intelligent content generation and interactive social experience.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable working in a dynamic and creative environment. You will work closely with artists, designers and researchers to develop new capabilities in AI/CG/ML/AR that powers innovative camera effect creation.

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. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below:
Monday, May 12
Monday, May 19
Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26)
Monday, June 9
Monday, June 23

We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

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.

Online Assessment
Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank.

Responsibilities:
- Investigate and build cutting edge AI features for TikTok's camera effect platform
- Build SDK that houses AI technologies and high-performance graphics rendering engine
- Design and implement software architecture and frameworks for camera and effect processing pipelines
- Profile and optimize real-time systems to achieve the best performance possibleMinimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during [Summer] 2025;
- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
- AI/CG/ML/AR knowledge and development experience and strong understanding of programming paradigms and design patterns
- Proficient in C/C++
- Familiar with graphics rendering APIs and game engine architecture


Preferred Qualifications
- Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
- Experience in building or utilizing AIGC or LLM technologies
- Experience in performance optimization for mobile
- Familiar with major game engine such as Unity or Unreal

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.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2