Backend Engineer Intern, TikTok LIVE (Sydney) - 2026 Start

This is a Backend Engineer Intern, TikTok LIVE (Sydney) - 2026 Start role with TikTok based in Sydney, NSW, AU

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Role Seniority - intern

More about the Backend Engineer Intern, TikTok LIVE (Sydney) - 2026 Start role at TikTok

Responsibilities

Teams under TikTok Live:

TikTok LIVE Foundation:

TikTok LIVE Foundation team supports the TikTok LIVE SMB Service, which aims to help TikTok's small and medium-sized business (SMB) merchants and creators diversify their customer acquisition strategies and business operations through live streaming by enhancing product capabilities, providing creator services, and offering professional live streaming content for users.

TikTok LIVE Revenue:

TikTok Live revenue engineering team is responsible for building the cutting-edge revenue ecosystem which includes gifting and other revenue features that are innovative, secure and intuitive for our users. As an important member of the engineering team, you will build solutions that affect millions of users and live streamers.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in November / December 2025. 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.

Responsibilities:

Plan and lead large-scale technical projects to lay the foundation for the iterative development and scale of early products

Develop robust, efficient technology products that serve 1 billion users

Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes, and culture

Research and apply cutting-edge domain and technical knowledge into products

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently studying; final year with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++, PHP

Good team communication and collaboration skills.

Understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to understand and debug large and complex codebases.

Promote robust and maintainable code, clear documentation, and deliver high quality work on a tight schedule.

Livestream knowledge is a plus but not mandatory.

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 [email protected].

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.

Acknowledgment of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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

• 📊 Planning and leading technical projects
• 🚀 Developing technology products
• 🛠️ Contributing to engineering strategy
  
  

Key Strengths

• 💻 Software Development
• 🖥️ Programming Languages
• 🤝 Team Communication
• 🔍 Codebase Understanding
• ✅ Code Quality
• 🎥 Livestream Knowledge
  
  

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.