Backend Software Engineer Intern (Trust & Safety) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

About the Team

Our Trust and Safety (TnS) Engineering team is responsible for protecting our users from harmful content and abusive behaviors. With the continuous efforts of our trust and safety team, TikTok can provide the best user experience and bring joy to everyone in the world.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Trust and Safety experts, machine learning engineers, and other cross-functional teams on delivering key results; - Design technical solutions with team members; - Implement technical solutions to support business requirements.

• 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.

• Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.

• Successful candidates must be able to commit to either of the following Internships - From January to June - From May to August (Summer)