Data Engineer Project Intern (Data Governance Data Cycling Center) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
TikTok
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San Jose, CA
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Posted March 13, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Work closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists/Analysts, and Software/Machine Learning Engineers and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver data solutions that meet business needs.
- Evaluate, implement and maintain data infrastructure tools and technologies to support efficient data processing, storage and query.
- Design, build and optimize scalable data pipelines to ingest, process and transform large volumes of data.
- Design and implement insightful data visualizations for analytical reports.
- Continuously optimize data pipelines, queries and processes to improve performance, reduce latency and enhance scalability
Commitments
You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
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.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location.
Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
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Requirements
- Completed coursework in Data Structures & Algorithms and Data Management /Big Data Systems or equivalent;
- 2+ years experience using Python/Java and Shell and other programming languages for data processing;
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- Previous internship as a Data Engineer, Data Analyst or related role, or previous project experience designing data pipelines and databases.
- Knowledge of big data technologies(e.g.
- Apache Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink), enthusiastic about working with terabyte to petabyte scale data.
- Knowledge of cloud data warehouses (eg.
- Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery) and modern business intelligence/data stack.
- Experience working with Machine Learning team/project is a plus
Education
- (Not required) – Undergraduate or Postgraduate currently pursuing a Degree/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline;
- (Not required) – Completed coursework in Data Structures & Algorithms and Data Management /Big Data Systems or equivalent;
Responsibilities
Team Introduction:
The success of TikTok's data business model hinges on the supply of a large volume of high quality labeled data that will grow exponentially as our business scales up. However, the current cost of data labeling is excessively high. The Data Solutions team is built to understand data strategically at scale and uses quantitative and qualitative data to guide and uncover insights, turning our findings into real products to power exponential growth. Data Solutions Team responsibility includes infrastructure construction, recognition capabilities management, global labeling delivery management.
We are looking for passionate Data Engineer Interns that have strong problem solving skills to join forces with talented cross functional partners (business operation, data science, engineering and product management) to solve some cutting-edge challenges in the big data and AI industry which requires strong passion and capability of innovation. In this role, you will contribute to the company's core business across innovative advertising products, campaign management and measurement solutions. You will see a direct impact from your day-to-day work to customer satisfaction and company growth.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
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.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists/Analysts, and Software/Machine Learning Engineers and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver data solutions that meet business needs.
Evaluate, implement and maintain data infrastructure tools and technologies to support efficient data processing, storage and query.
Design, build and optimize scalable data pipelines to ingest, process and transform large volumes of data.
Design and implement insightful data visualizations for analytical reports.
Continuously optimize data pipelines, queries and processes to improve performance, reduce latency and enhance scalability
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Undergraduate or Postgraduate currently pursuing a Degree/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline;
Completed coursework in Data Structures & Algorithms and Data Management /Big Data Systems or equivalent;
2+ years experience using Python/Java and Shell and other programming languages for data processing;
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous internship as a Data Engineer, Data Analyst or related role, or previous project experience designing data pipelines and databases.
Knowledge of big data technologies(e.g. Apache Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink), enthusiastic about working with terabyte to petabyte scale data.
Knowledge of cloud data warehouses (eg. Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery) and modern business intelligence/data stack.
Experience working with Machine Learning team/project 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://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35- $55.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
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 we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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 Accommodation
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://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Team Introduction:
The success of TikTok's data business model hinges on the supply of a large volume of high quality labeled data that will grow exponentially as our business scales up. However, the current cost of data labeling is excessively high. The Data Solutions team is built to understand data strategically at scale and uses quantitative and qualitative data to guide and uncover insights, turning our findings into real products to power exponential growth. Data Solutions Team responsibility includes infrastructure construction, recognition capabilities management, global labeling delivery management.
We are looking for passionate Data Engineer Interns that have strong problem solving skills to join forces with talented cross functional partners (business operation, data science, engineering and product management) to solve some cutting-edge challenges in the big data and AI industry which requires strong passion and capability of innovation. In this role, you will contribute to the company's core business across innovative advertising products, campaign management and measurement solutions. You will see a direct impact from your day-to-day work to customer satisfaction and company growth.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
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.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists/Analysts, and Software/Machine Learning Engineers and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver data solutions that meet business needs.
Evaluate, implement and maintain data infrastructure tools and technologies to support efficient data processing, storage and query.
Design, build and optimize scalable data pipelines to ingest, process and transform large volumes of data.
Design and implement insightful data visualizations for analytical reports.
Continuously optimize data pipelines, queries and processes to improve performance, reduce latency and enhance scalability
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Undergraduate or Postgraduate currently pursuing a Degree/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline;
Completed coursework in Data Structures & Algorithms and Data Management /Big Data Systems or equivalent;
2+ years experience using Python/Java and Shell and other programming languages for data processing;
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous internship as a Data Engineer, Data Analyst or related role, or previous project experience designing data pipelines and databases.
Knowledge of big data technologies(e.g. Apache Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink), enthusiastic about working with terabyte to petabyte scale data.
Knowledge of cloud data warehouses (eg. Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery) and modern business intelligence/data stack.
Experience working with Machine Learning team/project 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://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35- $55.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
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 we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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 Accommodation
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://tinyurl.com/RA-request