IOS Software Engineer Graduate (Client AI) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

The TikTok Client AI team is dedicated to delivering a refined and intelligent user experience for TikTok. We support the R&D efforts of TikTok’s business by providing efficient and standardized Client AI solutions, driving adoption, enabling innovation, and building industry-leading products.

By joining us, you will contribute to comprehensive technical solutions across core business scenarios, such as user growth, social networking, live, content creation, and content consumption—optimizing both product metrics and user experience.

Our team is professional, focused, and fosters a collaborative and open environment. You’ll work alongside experts at the forefront of technology, continuously pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities. We actively explore how emerging technologies such as large language models will shape the future of our products. Launch your career where inspiration is limitless at TikTok, a global platform where your ideas turn into experiences impacting hundreds of millions of users every day.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at TikTok

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

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:

• Build and optimize the engineering infrastructure for Client AI, including but not limited to feature center, inference engine, and strategy platform. Provide efficient and reliable end-to-end solutions for all TikTok Client R&D teams.
• Collaborate with business teams to apply client-side intelligence technologies across complex business scenarios—enhancing core business outcomes and ensuring a high-quality user experience across TikTok’s diverse product lines.
• Explore and apply emerging technologies such as large language models within TikTok’s infrastructure and applications. Drive the evolution of next-generation mobile user experience optimization through continuous innovation.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications：

• Final year or recent graduate with a background in computer science, software engineering, information technology or related majors;
• Good team communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for technology with a strong willingness to learn and explore.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications：

• Experience with iOS development using Objective-C or Swift is a plus.
• Prior experience with Client AI deployment or algorithms is a 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 [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.