Software Development Engineer Intern in Test (Global E-commerce-Quality Assurance) – 2025 Start (BS/MS)

Job Overview

Responsibilities

Founded in 2012, ByteDance’s mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join Us

Creation is the core of ByteDance’s purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible.

Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life – a mission we aim towards achieving every day.

To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That’s how we drive impact – for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve.

Join us.

Team Introduction

The e-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading internet companies. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe ByteDance is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. Our quality assure engineering team is responsible for keeping an e-commerce ecosystem stable, secure and intuitive for our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join us as we drive the future of e-commerce here at ByteDance.

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 ByteDance.

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.

Online Assessment

Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok’s technical online assessment through HackerRank.

Responsibilities

Work alongside developers as well as business stakeholders and strive to automate the acceptance criteria Responsible for building robust, and high–quality test automation solutions for functional, regression, and performance testing Participate in PRD review and architectural design review. Be aware of the business logic, system architecture, and inner functioning of the product Responsible for automating test cases as well as writing reusable scripts/tools that help the team to reduce repetitive efforts Proactive to identify the efficiency bottleneck, research and improve process, tools, framework, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2025 Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. Understanding of computer field fundamentals for testing framework, networking, database, and algorithms Hands-on experience in development/coding knowledge and system design Strong self-driving force and quick learning ability Strong concurrent task processing ability and efficient work output

Preferred Qualifications

Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship. Demonstrated software engineering/quality assurance/testing experience from previous internships, work experience, coding competitions, or publications Curiosity towards new technologies and entrepreneurship High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities

ByteDance 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 Bytedance, 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.

ByteDance Inc. 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)

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35- $35. We cover 100% premium coverage for Full-Time intern medical insurance after 90 days from the date of hire. Medical coverage only, no dental or vision coverage.

Our time off and leave plans are: Paid holidays and paid sick leave. The sick leave entitlement is based on the time you join.

We also provide mental and emotional health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program and provide reimbursements for your mobile phone expense. 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.