Technology

Backend Engineer Intern (TikTok Shop - Governance Service) - 2026 (BS/MS)

Location
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Singapore

Employment Type
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Intern

Job Code
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A51657A

Responsibilities

TikTok Shop is a content e-commerce business utilising international short video products as carriers. Our aim is to become the preferred choice for users seeking to discover and purchase affordable, high-quality products. We provide users with tailored, vibrant, and efficient consumption experiences while enabling merchants to access robust and dependable platform services in various scenarios, such as live e-commerce and short video content e-commerce. Our vision is to make affordable and high-quality products easily accessible, enhancing the quality of life for all. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our product and operations team, to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users and brands.

Governance Service is a global team responsible for ensuring a safe and trustworthy marketplace not only for our buyers but also for our sellers and creators. We constantly work on areas such as risk detection abilities, fairness and sustainability of the e-commerce ecosystem, content and commodity quality, and friction-free experiences to drive improvement.

Program Intern
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

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.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to either of the following Internships

• From January to June
• From May to August (Summer)

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of e-commerce governance systems, including seller onboarding, compliance enforcement, risk control, and policy execution workflows.
• Support the implementation of rule- and strategy-driven governance logic to ensure platform safety, regulatory compliance, and business scalability.
• Help build internal tools and configuration platforms to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Work closely with engineers and product managers to understand governance requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate currently pursuing a Degree/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Understanding of algorithms, data structures, and their time and space performance.
• Familiar with at least one backend programming language (e.g. Go, Java, Python) and basic backend development concepts.
• Familiar with common backend middleware such as MQ, Redis, and Elasticsearch, and their typical use cases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using common backend middleware in coursework, projects, or internships.
• Strong interest in platform governance, compliance, risk control, or trust & safety related domains.
• Experience with AI agents, AI-assisted coding tools, or building automation using LLMs is a strong 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
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com

Job Information

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.

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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.

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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.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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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.