Project Intern – Lead Ads Engineering

Job Description

Software Engineer Project Intern (Lead Ads) – 2026 Start | TikTok

The Tone:
This is an internship at TikTok, located in Los Angeles, CA or other TikTok office locations. TikTok is a global platform that inspires creativity and brings joy through short-form mobile video. This role supports the Lead Ads team, which builds lead generation solutions that enable businesses to connect with customers while maintaining platform safety. As an intern, you will contribute to impactful projects that enhance advertiser value and user experience, gaining practical skills and a deeper understanding of your career interests.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $45–$60 hourly
• Team: TikTok Lead Ads team
• Mission: Build and improve lead generation solutions that connect businesses with customers, enhancing advertiser ROI and user experience on the platform.
• Tech Stack: Go, C/C++, Python

What You’ll Actually Do
• System Development: Develop scalable and reliable software systems to meet product requirements and targets.
• Solution Building: Construct solutions for lead ads management, CRM integration, and the overall ecosystem to foster lead ads growth.
• Cross-functional Partnership: Collaborate with various teams to define products and drive initiatives from an engineering perspective.
• Project Engagement: Participate in impactful short-term projects that provide professional real-world experience.
• Skill Acquisition: Acquire practical skills through hands-on, on-the-job learning in a business environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student pursuing a BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Demonstrated excellent programming, debugging, and optimization abilities in languages such as Go, C/C++, or Python.
• Skills: Strong critical thinking and the ability to clearly and concisely formulate solutions to problems.
• Bonus: Extensive knowledge of modern software technologies, including front-end applications, large-scale backend systems, and data pipelines.