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

Responsibilities

• We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. 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.
• Summer Start Dates:
• May 11th, 2026
• May 18th, 2026
• May 26th, 2026
• June 8th, 2026
• June 22nd, 2026
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field
• 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

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