Search 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.

TikTok’s core purpose is creation, and their platform is designed to help imaginations thrive. The company emphasizes a culture of self-direction, intellectual curiosity, openness, and problem-solving. They believe in growing together as a team, and every challenge is seen as an opportunity to learn, innovate, and grow.

Job Description: Search Internship

The TikTok Search Team is looking for talented individuals to join them for a 12-week internship in 2025. This internship will provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. It will also include a vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in improving the search core algorithm, focusing on:
• Content understanding/matching: Apply cutting-edge NLP and CV technology to match the most relevant videos for each search query and continuously improve the relevance of TikTok search.
• User Behavior Modeling: Solve the recommendation problem in search, increasing the ability of personalization based on relevance and understanding users better.
• Video understanding: Utilize NLP, CV, and other technologies for better video understanding from both the video itself and the social network perspective, improving the authority, credibility, and usefulness of search results.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
• Proficient coding skills and a strong algorithm & data structure foundation.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: NLP, Ranking, Ads, search engine, recommender system, distributed system, and machine learning.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to the degree program after the completion of the internship.
• Demonstrated software engineering or natural language processing, deep learning experience from previous internships, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
• High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.

Internship Program Dates:

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

Application Information:

• Apply early as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• State your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).
• Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions.

TikTok’s commitment to diversity and inclusion:

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