Backend Engineer Intern (QA) 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Team introduction:The TikTok Engineering Test Team focuses on testing and delivering innovative, high-quality product features of the TikTok as well as protecting user data.

Our Mission is to facilitate the release of TikTok features and enhancements from the development to production stage through effective testing, delivering quality at speed.

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 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) Responsibilities
- Build testing infrastructure which is related to API, UI and Web automation which supports all TikTok products
- Design, build and support automated testing, continuous deployment and telemetry systems that help our teammates work more effectively.
- Help make decisions around infrastructure technology choices that impact developer workflow, security, scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Contribute to the curation and prioritization of the team roadmap.
- Embrace cross-team collaboration, debate, and execution, working closely with teammates in business orgs to solve problems and make sure our infrastructure evolves with our products.



Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate with background in Software development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Good computer foundation, highly proficient in at least one of the programming languages: Python, Java, Go, PHP.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Good logical thinking and team communication skills
- Prior internship in quality assurance work is a plus By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https:///legal/privacy If you have any questions, please reach out to us at