Mobile Audio/Video Software Engineer Intern (Intelligent Creation) - 2025 Summer (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

TikTok's Intelligent Creation team develops the core video creation technologies that enable creators to easily capture, edit and publish fun and creative videos directly in the TikTok Android and iOS app. Our team uses the latest audio/video technology on Android & iOS to enable TikTok creators to make unique and high quality video content. Our technology involves camera capture, video import, non-linear editing, audio and video processing, rendering, encoding and much more.

You will be responsible for crafting the technology that enables intuitive effect development and design. From advanced interactions to visual scripting, you'll build the tools our creators need to experiment and make engaging, immersive, and innovative effects, bringing creativity to (augmented) reality! You will focus on building a unified algorithm system that delivers numerous cutting-edge AR algorithms to various TikTok products. Our AR Effect Platform enables the breakthrough AR interactive experience, consumed by hundreds of millions of TikTok users around the world.

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.

Online Assessment
Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank.

Responsibilities:
1. Develop innovative camera and editing features that enable TikTok's creators to publish exciting and fun videos;
2. Work together in a team to plan, develop and release high quality software that reaches millions of creators and works on many different types of devices;
3. Research new and emerging technologies and how to apply them to the video creation and editing process;
4. Apply the latest device technologies on Android and iOS platforms to enhance TikTok user's video creation experience

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2025;
- Familiar with C/C++ and Rust, along with experience in audio/video processing, OpenGL, FFmpeg, GStreamer, and AVFoundation

Preferred Qualifications
- Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
- Prefer candidates with mobile development experience or front-end development experience
- Passionate about TikTok, augmented reality, as well as creating the most fun, original and creative ideas and experiences.

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 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 https://shorturl.at/cdpT2