[Remote] Software Engineer Intern (Monetization Technology - Ads Creative AI) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Software Engineer Intern to assist in developing technology solutions for ad creatives. The role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance ad creative generation and optimize performance. Responsibilities Assist in the development and maintenance of the AIGC generation architecture for ad creatives, supporting the creation of efficient data processing pipelines and strategy frameworks. Collaborate with the algorithm team to support business iteration Help manage and maintain features and sample data relevant to AIGC, ensuring the infrastructure supports training and inference for AIGC models Contribute to enhancing platform capabilities by supporting the design of flexible workflows for ad creative generation scenarios, minimizing integration costs for both R&D and algorithm teams Work closely with product and design teams to understand business requirements and assist in translating them into scalable AIGC solutions for personalized ad creative generation Support performance monitoring and optimization of AIGC models, identifying areas for improvement to enhance the quality and efficiency of ad creatives generated at scale Skills Final year student or recent graduate in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience by 2026 Must be able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026 Experience with building and optimizing data pipelines for AI model training and deployment through coursework or internships Familiarity with AIGC technologies and their application in ad creative generation, including understanding model training and inference requirements Proficiency in Python, with experience using deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX Solid understanding of algorithms, data management, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Prior internship or research experience in AIGC, particularly in ad creative or content generation Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools and experience with model deployment systems Exposure to cloud technologies and distributed systems for scalable AI operations Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to design and implement efficient, scalable solutions Benefits Day one access to health insurance Life insurance Wellbeing benefits 10 paid holidays per year Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year) Housing allowance Company Overview TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship TikTok has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 979 in 2025, 601 in 2024, 387 in 2023, 322 in 2022, 133 in 2021, 72 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.