Product Manager Intern (TikTok-Product Infrastructure) - 2025 Summer (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

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.

Team Introduction:

TikTok Product Infrastructure team's goal is to provide the best user experiences to create, consume, and enjoy content on TikTok. The team is focused on improving reliability, scalability, security of TikTok product infrastructure.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

Internships At TikTok Aim To Provide Students With Hands-on Experience In Developing Fundamental Skills And Exploring Potential Career Paths. A Vibrant Blend Of Social Events And Enriching Development Workshops Will Be Available For You To Explore. Here, You Will Utilize Your Knowledge In Real-world Scenarios While Laying a Strong Foundation For Personal And Professional Growth. This Internship Program Runs For 12 Weeks Beginning In May/June 2025. Successful Candidates Must Be Able To Commit To One Of The Following Summer Internship Start Dates Below:

Monday, May 12

Monday, May 19

Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26)

Monday, June 9

Monday, June 23

We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

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.

Responsibilities:

• Define clear and precise data metrics to best represent business performance and incorporate data, algorithms, research, and market analysis to shape product design.
• Dive deep into user needs, and conduct user research & analysis to conceptualize and build delightful experiences on TikTok through continuous iteration and experimentation.
• Be responsible for product success from end-to-end, including ideation, design, build, test, launch, and measure post-launch.
• Educate and influence both leaders and a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders to secure buy-in on product strategy and roadmap.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Clear and effective communication skills, particularly in collaboration with various teams.
• Strong product-oriented quantitative and statistical analysis skills, communicating results and insights to various partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Empathy for TikTok users and creators, expertly balancing the needs of both to create delightful product experiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and needs.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit, able to deal with rapid changes to imperfect status quo.
• Have a global vision and have enthusiasm and continuous attention to international products.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in defining clear and precise data metrics to represent business performance, incorporating data, algorithms, research, and market analysis to inform product design.
• Experience in conducting in-depth user research and analysis, with a demonstrated ability to understand user needs and conceptualize delightful user experiences through continuous iteration and experimentation.
• Ability to manage product success from end-to-end, including ideation, design, development, testing, launch, and post-launch measurement.
• Strong capability to educate and influence leaders and a diverse range of cross-functional stakeholders to secure buy-in on product strategy and roadmap.
• Knowledge of relevant tools and technologies for data analysis, user research, and product management.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and innovate in product design and development.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working with multiple teams.
  
  

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 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://shorturl.at/cdpT2.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35- $35.

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).

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.