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Technical Specialist CPT roles let F-1 students apply classroom-trained skills in systems diagnostics, equipment calibration, or product support in a real work environment. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect directly to your enrolled program of study.
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About the Team
The Customer Service Product team builds TikTok's AI-powered customer service experience, serving hundreds of millions of users worldwide. We develop AI agents (chatbot and ticketbot) that autonomously resolve user issues — from account access to appeals — and the platform that empowers human agents when AI hands off. Our mission: make help easy to reach, let AI resolve the vast majority of issues, and ensure seamless human handoff for the rest. 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.
Responsibilities:
- Design and iterate on AI agent capabilities for customer service — including agentic architecture, conversation strategy, knowledge/SOP integration, and tool use — to help AI resolve user issues end-to-end.
- Define clear and precise data metrics (e.g., resolution rate, service quality score, user satisfaction) to best represent business performance, and incorporate data, AI-based evaluation, research, and market analysis to shape product design.
- Dive deep into user needs and pain points in support scenarios, conduct user research and case analysis to conceptualize and build delightful service experiences on TikTok through continuous iteration and experimentation.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's in computer science, statistics, information management, data science or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in AI/LLM applications; understanding of how large language models and AI agents work.
- Clear and effective communication skills, particularly in collaboration with various teams.
- Empathy for TikTok users, with the ability to translate user pain points in support scenarios into product solutions.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience building with LLMs or AI agents (e.g., prompt engineering, RAG, tool calling, agent frameworks), through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.
- Knowledge of relevant tools and technologies for data analysis, user research, and product management (e.g., SQL, A/B testing, evaluation design).
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35- $35. 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
About the Team
The Customer Service Product team builds TikTok's AI-powered customer service experience, serving hundreds of millions of users worldwide. We develop AI agents (chatbot and ticketbot) that autonomously resolve user issues — from account access to appeals — and the platform that empowers human agents when AI hands off. Our mission: make help easy to reach, let AI resolve the vast majority of issues, and ensure seamless human handoff for the rest. 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.
Responsibilities:
- Design and iterate on AI agent capabilities for customer service — including agentic architecture, conversation strategy, knowledge/SOP integration, and tool use — to help AI resolve user issues end-to-end.
- Define clear and precise data metrics (e.g., resolution rate, service quality score, user satisfaction) to best represent business performance, and incorporate data, AI-based evaluation, research, and market analysis to shape product design.
- Dive deep into user needs and pain points in support scenarios, conduct user research and case analysis to conceptualize and build delightful service experiences on TikTok through continuous iteration and experimentation.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's in computer science, statistics, information management, data science or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in AI/LLM applications; understanding of how large language models and AI agents work.
- Clear and effective communication skills, particularly in collaboration with various teams.
- Empathy for TikTok users, with the ability to translate user pain points in support scenarios into product solutions.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience building with LLMs or AI agents (e.g., prompt engineering, RAG, tool calling, agent frameworks), through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.
- Knowledge of relevant tools and technologies for data analysis, user research, and product management (e.g., SQL, A/B testing, evaluation design).
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35- $35. 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 Technical Specialist role qualify for CPT?
It qualifies if the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum and your DSO can draw a direct connection between the job duties and your program of study. Technical Specialist positions typically involve applied systems work, diagnostics, or product support, which align well with engineering, computer science, and applied technology programs. Your DSO makes the final determination.
Can I start working before my CPT is authorized?
No. CPT authorization must appear on your I-20 before your first day of work. Starting before authorization is a status violation that can affect your entire F-1 record, including future OPT eligibility. Submit your CPT request to your DSO with the employer offer letter as early as possible, and don't agree to a start date until your updated I-20 is in hand.
Will full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, per USCIS rules. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, does not affect OPT. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, track your CPT hours carefully and discuss the tradeoff with your DSO before accepting a full-time Technical Specialist position.
How do I find Technical Specialist employers who are open to F-1 CPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to identify employers with a track record of hiring international students in technical roles. Look for companies in sectors like manufacturing, defense contracting, and enterprise technology that routinely work with specialized technical staff, as these employers tend to have established processes for verifying CPT work authorization through E-Verify.
What happens if my CPT end date falls before the project ends?
Your authorization lapses on the end date listed on your I-20, even if the work is unfinished. You must stop working until your DSO issues an updated I-20 extending the CPT period. Plan this renewal at least two to three weeks ahead of the expiration date, and make sure the employer has submitted an updated offer letter or extension confirmation for your DSO's records.