Software Engineer Intern (Global SRE) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

Job Description:

The monetization technology team works on building and running large-scale, globally distributed, fault-tolerant ads systems. SREs keep the systems up and running with the highest level of availability, ensuring our users have the best experience possible. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company. Internships at Our Company aims 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. 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 Our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Summer Start Dates: May 11th, 2026 May 18th, 2026 May 26th, 2026 June 8th, 2026 June 22nd, 2026 Key Responsibilities: 1. Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of Ads systems - from system design consulting through to launch reviews, deployment, operation and refinement. 2. Build availability of services deployed across multiple data centers globally. 3. Deliver tools/software to improve the reliability, scalability and operability of services. 4. Measure and monitor availability, latency and overall service health. 5. Practice sustainable incident response and postmortems. 6. Participate in on-call rotations across continents

Candidate Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: 1. Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline. 2. Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general-purpose programming languages, including but not limited to C, C++, Java, Python, Perl, or Go. 3. Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems and IP networking. 4. Experience in problem-solving, application issues, or production operations. 5. Experience in automating routine tasks. 6. Effective communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive. 7. Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2026. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience in SRE of Ads/recommendation systems. 2. Experience designing, analyzing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems. 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