Backend Software Engineer Intern (Data Trust and Safety) - 2027 Start (BS/MS)

The Trust and Safety(TnS) engineering team is responsible for protecting our users from harmful content and abusive behaviors. With the continuous efforts of our trust and safety engineering team, TikTok can provide the best user experience and bring joy to everyone in the world. Our team is responsible for achieving goals by building content moderation process systems, rule engine, strategy systems, feature engine, human moderation platforms, risk insight systems and all kinds of supportive platforms across TnS organization. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in November/December 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. 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. Successful candidates must be able to commit to the following Internships - From December 2026 - February 2027 (onboard by 7 Dec 2026) Responsibilities - Responsible for the research and development of trust and safety related systems and product functionalities on international live streaming products, including but not limited to: safety process, user perception, review efficiency improvement, strategy platform construction, etc; - Responsible for enhancing the safety experience of a large number of international live streaming users, and building high-concurrency, high-stability systems for higher daily active users; - In-depth exploration and analysis of business requirements and products to find solutions for live streaming safety issues. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor or above degree in computer science or a related technical discipline; - Proficiency in designing data structures, building algorithms, and at least one programming language: python / go / php / c++ / java Preferred Qualifications: - Have excellent problem analysis and driving ability, good at thinking about the underlying causes of problems, and adept at summarizing and concluding; - Great communication and teamwork skills; - Good teamwork, communication skills, and service awareness, proactive and optimistic, strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation. 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 If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com