AI/ML Software Engineer Intern (Data Platform) - 2025 Fall (BS/MS): TikTok

Team & Role Overview
As an AI/ML Software Engineer Intern on the Data Platform team, you will contribute to building and optimizing one of the world's largest data platforms. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with various systems in the data platform ecosystem, particularly those that use AI/ML solutions with large language models (LLMs) for data analysis and processing. Your work will have a direct impact on TikTok's core products and its hundreds of millions of users. The internship is a 12-week program in Fall 2025, with specific start dates in August/September.

Key Responsibilities
Design and implement reliable, scalable, robust, and extensible big data systems that support core products and business.

Design and implement data analysis and processing systems based on AI/ML solutions utilizing LLMs.

Design and develop high-performance computing frameworks and storage systems.

Establish solid design and best engineering practices for both technical and non-technical people.

Minimum Qualifications
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.

Ability to commit to working for 12 weeks during Fall 2025.

Experience in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.

Effective communication skills, a self-driven learner, and a strong sense of ownership.

Projects or research experience in at least one of the following areas: big data frameworks, large language models (LLMs), machine learning, or distributed storage systems.

Preferred Qualifications
Graduating in December 2025 or later, with the intent to return to a degree program after the internship.