Software Engineer Intern — Media Engine (Live Arch Team)

A paid, on-site software engineering internship on TikTok's Live Arch (Media Engine) team based in San Jose, CA. The role involves developing live/RTC streaming SDKs and media server components across multiple platforms and optimizing video/networking systems. The internship runs for 12 consecutive weeks in Summer 2026 with rolling start dates. Candidates work on multimedia, networking, and real-time streaming features at scale.

$45/hr salary; health insurance; life insurance; 10 paid holidays; paid sick leave; possible housing allowance

Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; must be available for 12 consecutive weeks in Summer 2026. Application cap: maximum of 2 positions across ByteDance/TikTok affiliates globally.

Apply via the role's application link; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and candidates should indicate start/end dates on their résumé.