Job Description
Location :
San Jose
Employment Type :
Intern
Job Code :
A32319A
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Responsibilities
Team Introduction: The TikTok product team aims to realize the development of ByteDance's international video business and build and maintain industry-leading products. This includes Live, services, user growth, user products, author products, search products, business analysis and other core business scenarios to support the rapid development of products on the global track. It also includes service architecture, basic technology and other directions to ensure that the business continues to serve users with high quality, efficiency and security. These core business scenarios and directions, create value for all parties in ByteDance ecology as well as making their daily life experience richer, more unique and more innovative. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok. Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below: Monday, May 12 Monday, May 19 Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26) Monday, June 9 Monday, June 23 We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities: - Plan, initiate, and manage information technology projects for mobile and web-based products and platforms. - Lead the ideation, technical development, and launch of innovative tools, platforms, and/or products. - Drive product development with teams of world-class engineers and designers, while maintaining team health. - Work closely with various teams to drive product vision, define product requirements, coordinate resources from other groups (design, legal, etc.), and guide the team through key milestones. - Integrate usability studies, research, and market analysis into product requirements to improve engineer productivity and enhance user satisfaction. - Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of products. Identify and track key performance metrics. - Maximize efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Foundational understanding of product management or product design, demonstrated through coursework, projects, or internships. - Experience analyzing data sets as part of academic projects, coursework, or internships, with the ability to draw insights and make data-informed recommendations. - Experience gathering and translating requirements through academic group projects or internships, with the ability to contribute to the development of product solutions. - Basic technical proficiency with analytical tools, methodologies, and design principles, gained through coursework, projects, or relevant experience. - Strong communication skills demonstrated through presentations, group projects, or internships. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience identifying significant opportunities, and driving product vision, strategies and roadmaps in the context of broader organizational strategies and goals. - Experience going through a full product life-cycle, integrating customer feedback into product requirements, driving prioritization and pre/post-launch execution. - Proven to be enthusiastic and resilient in a constantly evolving environment in which the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $55- $55.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
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