Backend Software Engineer Intern (Global LIVE Wallet) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok is seeking passionate and talented engineers to join their team in Singapore to build and optimize a real-time, high-performance, large-scale distributed infrastructure for live streaming. This internship program offers students industry exposure and hands-on experience, allowing them to contribute to the developmental lifecycle of critical product features and collaborate with product managers to deliver the best live streaming experience. Successful candidates must commit to a 3-month internship period, either from January to June or May to August.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Degree/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, data structures and algorithms
• In-depth knowledge of common databases and messaging frameworks like MySQL/Redis/Kafka
• Able to work closely with diverse stakeholders and have good communication skills
• Self-driven, positive, cooperative and willing to keep learning

Benefits

• Industry exposure
• Hands-on experience
• Opportunity to contribute to critical product features