[Remote] Software Engineer Intern(Media Engine) - 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 for the 2026 Summer program. This internship will provide students with hands-on experience in developing features for TikTok Live's streaming media platform, focusing on multimedia solutions and innovative technologies. Responsibilities Research and develop new features on our Live/RTC streaming media platform for TikTok Live Design and implement multimedia and network programs in client SDK and media server Develop multimedia solutions across iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms Innovate in video algorithms and network transmission to enhance user experience Analyze data, fine-tune parameters and optimize the Live/RTC services end to end Explore cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovation initiatives Skills Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026 Strong foundation in computer science, networking, and operating systems Solid background in multimedia technologies, including image/signal processing, video codecs, or multimedia streaming Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: C/C++, Java/Kotlin, Objective-C/Swift, Python, or Golang Proficiency in signal processing, video compression, video codecs or video processing algorithms Strong knowledge of network algorithms, including congestion control, loss recovery, bandwidth estimation, latency measurement and control, socket optimization, and real-time video transmission protocols Hands-on experience with multimedia frameworks and tools such as FFmpeg, GStreamer, OBS Studio, VLC, x264, x265, WebRTC, RTP/RTCP streaming, or VoIP products Experience with iOS frameworks (e.g., Core Data, Core Animation) or Android SDK Familiarity with media servers such as Nginx RTMP module, Licode, Kurento, mediasoup, or Jitsi Experience in video chat, live streaming, or video conferencing solutions Excellent communication and teamwork skills Benefits Interns have day one access to health insurance Life insurance Wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 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). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for 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.