Job description

About the Team An "Effect" is an innovative camera feature that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge AR technology, enabling users to create captivating videos. Central to the TikTok user experience, effects ignite joy, foster creativity, and spur new trends among our billion+ global community. At the heart of TikTok's mission lies creation. TikTok Camera Effect team is seeking talented software engineers with experience in Mobile Development, AI, CG, ML or AR to build the next-generation of camera effects using the latest AI technologies. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals. Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates. Responsibilities: - Build mobile features to support video creation and AI effects on the TikTok platform. - Collaborate with product, design, and frontend teams to deliver a high-quality user experience. - Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of mobile features for a large user base. Minimum Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or master’s program in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. - Available to work for 12 weeks in Summer 2027. - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges. Preferred Qualifications: - Passionate about TikTok, augmented reality, as well as creating the most fun, original and creative ideas and experiences. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: careers.tiktok.com

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About the Team
Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.
Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
Build mobile features to support video creation and AI effects on the TikTok platform.
Collaborate with product, design, and frontend teams to deliver a high-quality user experience.
Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of mobile features for a large user base.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or master’s program in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Available to work for 12 weeks in Summer 2027.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges.

Nice-to-haves

Passionate about TikTok, augmented reality, as well as creating the most fun, original and creative ideas and experiences.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy

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Platform: tiktok
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