Infrastructure Software Engineer Internships
Infrastructure software engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience building the systems that keep modern applications running, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles cover Science & Research, with TikTok, Tesla, and ByteDance among the employers posting roles now.
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Software Engineer Intern (Recommendation Architecture, Feeds Infrastructure) - 2027 Fall
Location
:
San Jose
Employment Type
:
Intern
Job Code
:
A224336
Responsibilities
About the Team
The TikTok Video team works on the systems behind the For You Feed, TikTok’s personalized recommendation experience. We operate at the intersection of machine learning and large-scale systems, designing and operating the end-to-end pipeline —from offline training data orchestration to real-time online inference—that delivers seamless, high-frequency discovery to over a billion users.
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.
Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Our Company's technical online assessment.
Responsibilities
- Build globalized large-scale recommendation system;
- Build extremely efficient and reliable data pipelines for candidates generation, ranking system, profile generation, training examples generation, realtime online training, etc;
- Coach AI to perform release process and production operations, including online anomaly detection and diagnose, release safeguards, etc.
Minimum Qualification(s)
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science 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.
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in AI coding is a plus.
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $45.
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:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. 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
Software Engineer Intern (Recommendation Architecture, Feeds Infrastructure) - 2027 Fall
Location
:
San Jose
Employment Type
:
Intern
Job Code
:
A224336
Responsibilities
About the Team
The TikTok Video team works on the systems behind the For You Feed, TikTok’s personalized recommendation experience. We operate at the intersection of machine learning and large-scale systems, designing and operating the end-to-end pipeline —from offline training data orchestration to real-time online inference—that delivers seamless, high-frequency discovery to over a billion users.
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.
Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in Our Company's technical online assessment.
Responsibilities
- Build globalized large-scale recommendation system;
- Build extremely efficient and reliable data pipelines for candidates generation, ranking system, profile generation, training examples generation, realtime online training, etc;
- Coach AI to perform release process and production operations, including online anomaly detection and diagnose, release safeguards, etc.
Minimum Qualification(s)
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science 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.
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in AI coding is a plus.
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $45.
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:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. 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
Infrastructure Software Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
Tips for Your Infrastructure Software Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than your calendar suggests
Large technology and cloud employers open infrastructure software engineer internship applications in the fall for the following summer, sometimes as early as August. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so check listings throughout the year and submit the moment a role that fits you opens.
Build a public repository before you apply
For infrastructure software engineer intern candidates, a linked GitHub repository carrying real work, deployments, containerized environments, or infrastructure-as-code scripts, gives recruiters something to evaluate before your interview. Document what each project does, the tools you used, and any problems you solved along the way.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach beyond what any single channel covers.
Practice your technical screen out loud before your first interview
Infrastructure software engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering Linux fundamentals, networking concepts, scripting, and sometimes system design at a basic level. Practice explaining your reasoning as you work through problems, not just reaching the answer, because interviewers weigh how you think as much as whether you get it right.
Target structured university programs early in the cycle
Large technology and cloud companies run cohort-based internship programs designed specifically to train people new to infrastructure engineering. These programs recruit early, fill their first-wave slots fast, and offer structured mentorship that standalone internships often don't. Identify the programs that match your background and submit in the opening week.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the infrastructure software engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to, whether that is on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start reviewing listings. Filtering by work type and location first means you spend your time on roles you can take, not sorting through ones you cannot.
Infrastructure Software Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an infrastructure software engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For infrastructure software engineer candidates, a linked GitHub repository showing your own deployments, automation scripts, or containerized environments gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an infrastructure software engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For infrastructure software engineer interns, what actually drives it is performance on real work, how well you collaborate with the team, and whether headcount exists when your internship ends. Position yourself by treating every assigned project as production-quality work, without building your plans around a return offer that isn't yet on the table.
When should I apply for infrastructure software engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers, especially in technology and cloud infrastructure, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes opening applications in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and submitting applications as soon as roles open gives you the best access to each wave.
Are infrastructure software engineer internships paid?
Most professional infrastructure software engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist primarily at nonprofits or through certain academic arrangements, but they are not the norm in technical fields.
What should an infrastructure software engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects with the tools and languages used and a link to the repository or deployed environment so reviewers can inspect the actual work. Add relevant coursework in operating systems, networking, or distributed systems. Keep the resume to one page and put the most technically substantive project first.
Are there remote infrastructure software engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the infrastructure software engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early once you decide remote is the right fit for you and filter by work type to see only those listings.
Can international students get infrastructure software engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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