This is a Backend Software Engineer Intern, Data Trust and Safety (Australia) - 2026 Start role with TikTok based in Sydney, NSW, AU
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Role Seniority - intern
More about the Backend Software Engineer Intern, Data Trust and Safety (Australia) - 2026 Start role at TikTok
Responsibilities 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Qualifications 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. 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. In the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. 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
Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the TikTok team will be there to support your growth.
🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢
Key Responsibilities
🔬 Researching and developing safety systems
🛡️ Enhancing user safety experience
📈 Analyzing business requirements
Key Strengths
💻 Proficiency in programming languages
🔍 Problem analysis and driving ability
🤝 Communication and teamwork skills
📊 Experience in data structures and algorithms
🌟 Service awareness
🚀 Self-motivation
Why TikTok is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.
A Final Note: This is a role with TikTok not with Hatch.