Software Engineer Intern – Monetization Ads Interface

Job Description

Software Engineer Intern (Ads Interface and Platform) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS) | TikTok

The Tone:
This is an internship at TikTok, a company dedicated to being the leading destination for short-form mobile video, inspiring creativity and bringing joy globally. This specific role is within the TikTok Monetization Ads Interface Team, which focuses on creating exceptional advertising experiences and intelligent growth marketing strategies for clients worldwide. Interns joining this team will gain industry exposure and hands-on experience by contributing to an area crucial for helping global small and medium-sized businesses connect with customers and achieve success, directly driving the growth of TikTok’s advertising business. The internship aims to develop fundamental skills and explore potential career paths, laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified (global offices, potential for Los Angeles based on compensation details)
• Pay: $45–$60 hourly
• Team: TikTok Monetization Ads Interface Team
• Mission: Improve TikTok’s Ads experience and help global small and medium-sized business advertisers effectively connect with customers, achieve business success, and drive the rapid growth of TikTok’s advertising business.
• Tech Stack: Spark, TensorFlow

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Design, develop, test, and continuously improve TikTok’s advertising experience.
• Collaborate: Work with Product Managers, Designers, and other disciplines to explore new generations of ads experiences on TikTok.
• Engage: Interact with challenging technical domains, including large-scale user systems and diverse advertising fields.
• Contribute: Participate in efforts related to ad creation, material optimization, delivery strategy, attribution, and measurement.
• Support: Aid in the development of AI-driven personalized recommendations, growth strategies, and client profiling powered by Large Language Models and big data.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant majors.
• Experience: Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2026.
• Skills: Strong Computer Science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, and software design; demonstrated problem-solving abilities; critical thinking and the capacity to formulate clear and concise solutions; very strong teamwork skills encompassing communication, ownership, empathy, and honesty.
• Bonus: Experience in resource management and task scheduling with large-scale distributed software platforms such as Spark and TensorFlow.