Overview
TikTok is looking for passionate interns to join its Client AI team in 2026, helping enhance user experiences across the platform. You’ll work on building intelligent client-side systems, applying cutting-edge technologies, and contributing to the next generation of TikTok products. This role provides hands-on experience with AI infrastructure, client-side intelligence, and emerging technologies such as large language models.
What You'll Get Out of This Internship
- Exposure to large-scale client-side AI systems and engineering infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies like inference engines and strategy platforms.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers in a collaborative, global environment.
- Opportunities to apply AI solutions across diverse business scenarios like user growth, content creation, and social networking.
- Insight into innovation practices at a top global tech company and real impact on hundreds of millions of users.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize engineering tools for TikTok Client AI to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Apply client-side intelligence technologies across complex business scenarios to enhance product performance.
- Integrate emerging technologies, including large language models, to advance mobile user experience.
- Collaborate with R&D and business teams to design scalable AI solutions.
- Support infrastructure for feature centers, inference engines, and strategy platforms.
- Contribute to the evolution of next-generation client AI systems through innovation and experimentation.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or postgraduate student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related fields.
- Strong willingness to learn and explore emerging technologies.
- Effective teamwork and communication skills.
- Passion for building reliable, high-scale systems.
- Optional: experience with iOS development (Objective-C/Swift) or Client AI deployment is a plus.
Who This Internship Is Ideal For
Students who are eager to work on AI-driven systems, enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, and want to gain real-world experience at a leading global tech company.
About the Company
TikTok is a global platform for short-form mobile video, inspiring creativity and bringing joy to millions worldwide. With offices in Singapore, Los Angeles, and across the globe, TikTok empowers diverse teams to innovate and deliver high-impact experiences.
Internship Details
Location: Singapore
Duration: Minimum 3 months
Commitment: Full-time
Working Arrangement: Onsite
Stipend: Not specified by employer
Application Deadline: Rolling basis, apply early
