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Software Engineer Intern roles in the U.S. are a strong fit for E-3 visa sponsorship: the visa requires a qualifying degree or equivalent, has no lottery, and your employer files the Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment. Australians can start internships on E-3 status and renew indefinitely while building U.S. work history.
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Software Engineer Intern (Recommendation Infrastructure) - 2026 Fall (BS/MS)
Location:
San Jose
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A41396
Responsibilities:
Team Introduction:
The Recommendation Infrastructure Team is responsible for building reliable, efficient, flexible, and generic recommendation components, systems, and platforms. Our work supports the fast iteration and incubation of TikTok's recommendation products.
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. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.
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 August/September 2026. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following internship start dates below:
- 8/10/2026
- 8/24/2026
- 9/8/2026
- 9/21/2026
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.
This internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams where you will have the opportunity to:
- Build and maintain high performance online services for TikTok recommendation system.
- Build extremely efficient and reliable data pipelines for candidates generation, profile generation, training examples generation, realtime online training, etc.
- Work with your mentor to build globalized large-scale recommendation system.
- Design and develop high performance computing frameworks and storage systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Fall 2026
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Masters degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in programming, included but not limited to, the following programming languages: C, C++, Java or Golang.
- Effective communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.
- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduating December 2025 onwards with intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship.
- Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
- Demonstrated experience in one area of the following areas: personalized recommendations, search engine, machine learning, distributed storage system, big data frameworks is a plus.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
- The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45 - $60.
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
INTRODUCTION
Software Engineer Intern (Recommendation Infrastructure) - 2026 Fall (BS/MS)
Location:
San Jose
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A41396
Responsibilities:
Team Introduction:
The Recommendation Infrastructure Team is responsible for building reliable, efficient, flexible, and generic recommendation components, systems, and platforms. Our work supports the fast iteration and incubation of TikTok's recommendation products.
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. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.
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 August/September 2026. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following internship start dates below:
- 8/10/2026
- 8/24/2026
- 9/8/2026
- 9/21/2026
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.
This internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams where you will have the opportunity to:
- Build and maintain high performance online services for TikTok recommendation system.
- Build extremely efficient and reliable data pipelines for candidates generation, profile generation, training examples generation, realtime online training, etc.
- Work with your mentor to build globalized large-scale recommendation system.
- Design and develop high performance computing frameworks and storage systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Fall 2026
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Masters degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in programming, included but not limited to, the following programming languages: C, C++, Java or Golang.
- Effective communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.
- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduating December 2025 onwards with intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship.
- Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
- Demonstrated experience in one area of the following areas: personalized recommendations, search engine, machine learning, distributed storage system, big data frameworks is a plus.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
- The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45 - $60.
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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Frame your Australian degree for U.S. recruiters
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree for E-3 visa purposes. State this explicitly in your cover letter so recruiters don't filter you out during initial screening.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Internship roles tied to university programs often require E-Verify enrollment. Search DOL's FLAG portal to confirm a company has filed Labor Condition Applications before you invest time in their application process.
Ask about LCA timing before accepting an offer
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before you can attend your consulate appointment. Confirm they understand this step and have an HR or legal contact who has handled E-3 filings before.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Intern sponsors are often unfamiliar with E-3 mechanics. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation end-to-end, reducing the burden on your employer and speeding up your start date.
Clarify whether the role qualifies as specialty occupation
Software Engineer Intern roles must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field to satisfy the E-3 specialty occupation requirement. Roles described as open to any degree may not qualify, so confirm the job description reflects a degree requirement.
Negotiate your start date around consulate availability
E-3 consulate appointment wait times in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth vary by season. Build at least four to six weeks between your offer acceptance and your intended start date to accommodate scheduling and passport return time.
E-3 Visa Software Engineer Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Software Engineer Intern jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Software Engineer Intern roles from employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, so you can filter specifically for companies already familiar with the process. Searching by visa type saves time compared to cold-applying and asking each employer whether they sponsor E-3 visas.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an internship role qualify for the E-3 visa's specialty occupation requirement?
It can, but the job description must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like computer science or software engineering. An internship listed as open to any major, or that doesn't require a degree at all, won't meet the specialty occupation standard. Ask your recruiter to confirm the degree requirement is reflected in the official offer letter.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for a Software Engineer Intern role?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so your employer can file at any time of year and you can start as soon as your visa is approved. H-1B visa has an 85,000-slot annual cap with a lottery that runs once per year. For intern roles with short lead times, the E-3's on-demand availability is a practical advantage.
Can I convert an E-3 internship into a full-time role without leaving the U.S.?
Yes, but you'll need a new LCA and visa stamp reflecting the full-time position. If you're already inside the U.S. on E-3 status, your employer can file an amended LCA for the new role, but you'll still need to attend a consulate appointment in Australia or at a third-country post to get a new visa stamp before re-entering.