Monetization Technology Internship

Job Description

About TikTok:

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

At TikTok, creation is central, and their platform is designed to help imaginations thrive. The teams that make TikTok possible embody this mission, working together to inspire creativity and bring joy every day. They view challenges as opportunities for learning, innovation, and growth.

TikTok values courage and a constant pursuit of improvement, rejecting the status quo. They believe in creating and growing together, driving impact for themselves, the company, and the communities they serve.

Job Description: Monetization Technology Internship (Summer 2025)

Monetization Technology teams are building the next-generation monetization platforms to help millions of customers grow their businesses using TikTok. These teams develop various advertisements for numerous uses, including:

• Feeds
• Live streaming
• Branding
• Measurement
• Targeting
• Vertical solutions
• Creative solutions
• Business integrity

This internship offers students industry exposure and hands-on experience, turning ambitions into reality with the endless opportunities at TikTok. The internship program provides:

• Hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths
• Social events and enriching development workshops
• Utilizing knowledge in real-world scenarios
• Laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth

The internship lasts 12 weeks, beginning in May/June 2025 with the following start dates:

• Monday, May 12
• Monday, May 19
• Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26)
• Monday, June 9
• Monday, June 23

Applicants must clearly state their availability in their resume, including start and end dates.

Responsibilities:

• Create innovative monetization products that drive engagement and business outcomes
• Develop highly scalable services that power new ad products for billions of requests
• Implement new ad solutions that continuously protect user experiences on TikTok
• Collaborate with strategy teams, product managers, and key stakeholders to define products and drive initiatives from an engineering perspective
• Contribute to the success of a rapidly growing and evolving organization with speediness and quality

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant majors
• Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general purpose programming languages (Go, C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScript)
• Ability to think critically and formulate solutions to problems clearly and concisely
• Strong communication and excellent teamwork skills; being agile and a self-starter
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Good understanding in one of the following domains: ad tech, bidding, ranking, recommendation, search, backend, frontend, large-scale systems, or data pipeline
• Good product sense and experience designing and implementing product features

General Hire: This position is open to multiple departments within TikTok. After applying, your profile will be considered for various openings across the department. Team-matching will be conducted by hiring managers based on interview results.

Departments this position is considered for:

• Global Monetization Product and Technology
• Ads Interface and Platform
• Brand Ads Technology

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. They celebrate diverse voices and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities they reach.