CPT Software Design Engineer Jobs
Software Design Engineer jobs on CPT let you apply systems thinking and software architecture skills in a real engineering environment while your DSO logs the experience as integral to your degree. Most roles qualify under computer science, software engineering, or related STEM programs, but your CPT authorization must name the employer and start date before your first day.
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TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, thereby helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down more barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team with Product Designer, Creative Designer, Visual Designer, Content Designer and Localization Expert from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals. Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
- Own product design for TikTok’s short‑video, live streaming, and local services offerings across C‑ and B‑side experiences.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to drive design iterations, generate creative ideas, and deliver optimal solutions.
- Continuously improve UX by tracking global design trends, user behaviors, pain points, and aesthetic preferences.
- Support design implementation, using Vibe Coding to collaborate with engineering on fidelity and basic style adaptation issues.
- Apply AI tools to boost design efficiency, translate design needs into clear technical specs, and streamline design‑development collaboration.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate, Master’s degree in Human‑Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Design, or a related technical discipline.
- Full‑stack product design skills with strong interaction and UI fundamentals.
- Vibe Coding proficiency – able to build high‑fidelity prototypes using AI‑assisted coding tools.
- Self‑motivated, hands‑on, and learning‑oriented; values reflection and iterative improvement.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
- Passion for product design, curiosity, and a global perspective.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in emerging tech and AI, with a proactive approach to integrating AI into design workflows.
- Prior product design internship or project experience (consumer apps preferred).
- Familiarity with design systems and component‑based practices.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly)
- The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $28.5 - $28.5. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and 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. 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.
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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok 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://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Responsibilities
TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, thereby helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down more barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team with Product Designer, Creative Designer, Visual Designer, Content Designer and Localization Expert from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals. Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
- Own product design for TikTok’s short‑video, live streaming, and local services offerings across C‑ and B‑side experiences.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Research, and Data teams to drive design iterations, generate creative ideas, and deliver optimal solutions.
- Continuously improve UX by tracking global design trends, user behaviors, pain points, and aesthetic preferences.
- Support design implementation, using Vibe Coding to collaborate with engineering on fidelity and basic style adaptation issues.
- Apply AI tools to boost design efficiency, translate design needs into clear technical specs, and streamline design‑development collaboration.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate, Master’s degree in Human‑Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Design, or a related technical discipline.
- Full‑stack product design skills with strong interaction and UI fundamentals.
- Vibe Coding proficiency – able to build high‑fidelity prototypes using AI‑assisted coding tools.
- Self‑motivated, hands‑on, and learning‑oriented; values reflection and iterative improvement.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
- Passion for product design, curiosity, and a global perspective.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in emerging tech and AI, with a proactive approach to integrating AI into design workflows.
- Prior product design internship or project experience (consumer apps preferred).
- Familiarity with design systems and component‑based practices.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly)
- The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $28.5 - $28.5. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and 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. 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.
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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok 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://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Does a Software Design Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Most Software Design Engineer positions qualify if your degree program includes coursework in software architecture, systems design, or computer engineering and your DSO can document the curricular connection. The role's actual duties matter more than its title. If the job description lists system-level design, embedded software, or product development work that maps to a course on your transcript, your DSO can typically authorize it.
Can I do CPT at a startup or small engineering team?
Yes. CPT has no employer size requirement. What matters is that the employer can provide a signed offer letter describing duties that your DSO can tie to your curriculum. Smaller engineering teams often have more flexibility in writing job descriptions, but you'll want to confirm the company can complete Form I-9 verification and that you receive a formal offer before your DSO issues the CPT authorization on your I-20.
How do I find Software Design Engineer employers who already understand CPT?
Migrate Mate shows Software Design Engineer roles from employers with F-1 work authorization experience, which shortens the conversation about CPT paperwork considerably. Look specifically for roles at companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications before, since those teams have an existing relationship with DOL compliance processes and are less likely to stall when you explain that DSO authorization must come before your start date.
Does completing CPT as a Software Design Engineer affect my OPT eligibility?
It depends on hours. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not affect OPT eligibility no matter how many months you accumulate. Full-time CPT exceeding 12 months in total eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If you're considering a full-time summer engagement plus a subsequent co-op, track cumulative full-time weeks carefully with your DSO to protect your post-graduation OPT option.
What should the offer letter say to support my CPT authorization?
Your offer letter needs the employer's legal name and address, your specific job title, the work location, your exact start and end dates, and a brief description of your duties. For a Software Design Engineer role, the duty description should reference tasks your DSO can tie to a course, such as designing software modules, conducting system-level testing, or contributing to architecture reviews. Generic language like 'engineering tasks' often delays or complicates DSO approval.