Frontend Software Engineer Intern (Trust & Safety) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

The Trust and Safety(TnS) platform team is responsible for protecting our users from harmful content and abusive behaviours. With the continuous efforts of our trust and safety platform 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 moderation desktop applications, Low-code engine & platform, and all kinds of supportive platforms across TnS organization.

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.

Participate in the development of systems and tools for the content safety workflow, helping to build highly available and intelligent content safety processes.
Design and implement robust safety strategies, driving the automation and intelligent upgrade of content governance.
Tackle diverse technical challenges across frontend, backend, desktop, and web architectures.
Collaborate closely with product, algorithm, and operations teams to drive continuous product innovation and implementation.
Contribute to the development of intelligent agents based on large language models (LLMs), continuously optimizing system performance and user experience.
Participate in global content governance projects, gaining in-depth understanding of cross-regional and cross-cultural compliance and governance challenges.

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)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Undergraduate or Postgraduate currently pursuing a Degree/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Possess strong learning ability and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to exploring and solving problems.
Demonstrate excellent teamwork and communication skills, and enjoy sharing and growing with others.

Preferred Qualification

Have a strong interest in content safety and governance, and are willing to take on the challenge of building complex systems.

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.

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.