[Remote] Software Engineer Intern (TikTok-Search) - 2026 Summer(BS/MS)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Software Engineer Intern for the Summer of 2026. The intern will have the opportunity to develop key features for TikTok Search, optimizing user experience and performance on mobile platforms. Responsibilities Design and implement the user features related to search business Collaborate with design and product teams to create a world-class mobile experience Optimize search performance on mobile platforms Promote robust and maintainable code, clear documentation, and deliver high quality work on a tight schedule Skills Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during the Summer of 2026 Proficiency in at least one of these programming languages: Objective-C, Swift or Kotlin, Java Strong communication and excellent teamwork skills Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship Ability to understand and debug large and complex code bases Passion about techniques and solving challenging problems Benefits Day one access to health insurance Life insurance Wellbeing benefits 10 paid holidays per year Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year) Housing allowance Company Overview TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship TikTok has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 979 in 2025, 601 in 2024, 387 in 2023, 322 in 2022, 133 in 2021, 72 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.