Graduate Product Manager (2026)

Job Description

TikTok Product Infrastructure – Graduate Product Manager (2026)

The TikTok Product Infrastructure team aims to deliver the best user experiences for creating, consuming, and enjoying content on TikTok. Our primary focus is on enhancing the reliability, scalability, and security of TikTok’s product infrastructure.

We are seeking talented individuals to join our team as Graduate Product Managers in 2026. This role offers opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth, launching your career in an environment of infinite inspiration at TikTok.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of year 2026. Please ensure your availability and graduation date are clearly stated in your resume.

Application Information: Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions globally across TikTok and its affiliates and will be considered for jobs in the order of application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submission.

Responsibilities

• Define clear and precise data metrics to best represent business performance and incorporate data, algorithms, research, and market analysis to shape product design.
• Dive deep into user needs, and conduct user research & analysis to conceptualize and build delightful experiences on TikTok through continuous iteration and experimentation.
• Be responsible for product success from end-to-end, including ideation, design, build, test, launch, and measure post-launch performance.
• Educate and influence both leaders and a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders to secure buy-in on product strategy and roadmap.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Clear and effective communication skills, particularly in collaboration with various teams.
• Empathy for TikTok users and creators, expertly balancing the needs of both to create delightful product experiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant tools and technologies for data analysis, user research, and product management.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and innovate in product design and development.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $122,574 – $248,000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.

Benefits

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing benefits

Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with additional offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok’s mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We’re resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an “Always Day 1” mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 Accommodation

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://tinyurl.com/RA-request