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AI Product Engineer roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the U.S. tech company serves as your host employer.
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AI Product Operations Project Intern (TikTok-Platform Responsibility-Teen Experience) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
LOCATION
Location: San Jose
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Intern
JOB CODE
Job Code: A12922
ABOUT THE TEAM
We are building the next generation of content safety and governance systems at TikTok, with a strong focus on protecting minors and teens at global scale.
Our team sits at the intersection of product, policy, and AI, leveraging large language models and multimodal technologies to design safety mechanisms that are proactive, scalable, and measurable. We work closely with Policy, Legal, Algorithm, and Engineering teams to translate complex regulatory and safety requirements into real-world product solutions that protect users while preserving a high-quality user experience.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
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.
Responsibilities
- Support model strategy and operations for TikTok Minor Safety, working closely with cross-functional teams to participate in the end-to-end process of model design, optimization, training, and evaluation. Identify performance gaps and vulnerabilities in models, and propose effective actions to continuously improve model quality.
- Participate in the full data production lifecycle, including defining dataset standards, executing model evaluations, and ensuring high-quality data delivery.
- Explore and adopt the latest Large Language Model (LLM) tools to continuously optimize data production workflows and processes, improving efficiency and scalability. Stay up to date with industry trends to help build more intelligent and efficient data systems.
- Research emerging model training methodologies from both academia and industry, identify weaknesses in existing training data, and propose innovative solutions to improve data generalization, production efficiency, and coverage.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks in 2026
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate/master degree in computer science, data science, product management, or other related discipline
- Basic understanding or strong interest in large language models (LLMs); willingness to learn related knowledge and tools (e.g., basic API usage).
- Good learning ability, logical thinking, and analytical skills; able to identify simple problems in daily work and try to propose solutions with guidance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Trust & Safety, content moderation, or familiarity with content safety compliance requirements is a strong plus.
- Hands-on experience in data analysis or model optimization is preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $25- $25.
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:
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Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
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Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
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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
AI Product Operations Project Intern (TikTok-Platform Responsibility-Teen Experience) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
LOCATION
Location: San Jose
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Intern
JOB CODE
Job Code: A12922
ABOUT THE TEAM
We are building the next generation of content safety and governance systems at TikTok, with a strong focus on protecting minors and teens at global scale.
Our team sits at the intersection of product, policy, and AI, leveraging large language models and multimodal technologies to design safety mechanisms that are proactive, scalable, and measurable. We work closely with Policy, Legal, Algorithm, and Engineering teams to translate complex regulatory and safety requirements into real-world product solutions that protect users while preserving a high-quality user experience.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
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.
Responsibilities
- Support model strategy and operations for TikTok Minor Safety, working closely with cross-functional teams to participate in the end-to-end process of model design, optimization, training, and evaluation. Identify performance gaps and vulnerabilities in models, and propose effective actions to continuously improve model quality.
- Participate in the full data production lifecycle, including defining dataset standards, executing model evaluations, and ensuring high-quality data delivery.
- Explore and adopt the latest Large Language Model (LLM) tools to continuously optimize data production workflows and processes, improving efficiency and scalability. Stay up to date with industry trends to help build more intelligent and efficient data systems.
- Research emerging model training methodologies from both academia and industry, identify weaknesses in existing training data, and propose innovative solutions to improve data generalization, production efficiency, and coverage.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks in 2026
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate/master degree in computer science, data science, product management, or other related discipline
- Basic understanding or strong interest in large language models (LLMs); willingness to learn related knowledge and tools (e.g., basic API usage).
- Good learning ability, logical thinking, and analytical skills; able to identify simple problems in daily work and try to propose solutions with guidance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Trust & Safety, content moderation, or familiarity with content safety compliance requirements is a strong plus.
- Hands-on experience in data analysis or model optimization is preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $25- $25.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an AI Product Engineer
Align your training plan to AI engineering tasks
Your DS-2019 requires a detailed training plan tied to specific competencies. Map your learning objectives to concrete AI product tasks like model evaluation, MLOps pipeline work, or LLM fine-tuning so your designated sponsor can justify the placement.
Verify your J-1 category before applying
If you hold a degree and have fewer than five years of post-graduation work experience in AI product development, the Trainee category applies. Research Scholar fits doctoral-level researchers embedded in a university or lab environment. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019.
Search Migrate Mate for host employers open to J-1 placements
Many AI product roles are posted without explicit visa language. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers actively hosting international professionals, so you target companies already familiar with the host-employer obligations the J-1 visa program requires.
Confirm the host employer accepts J-1 trainees
Before submitting applications, ask hiring teams whether their legal or HR department has previously hosted J-1 participants. Companies that have never acted as a host organization often underestimate the compliance steps, which can stall or cancel an otherwise approved offer.
Check your home country's two-year residency requirement early
Nationals from certain countries, and participants whose training was government-funded, must return home for two years after their J-1 period ends before changing to an H-1B visa or green card. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, not after.
Prepare a portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product thinking
J-1 Trainee placements in AI product engineering are scrutinized for genuine knowledge transfer. Host employers and designated sponsors both look for applicants who can show shipped features, model deployment experience, or product iteration cycles, not research papers alone.
AI Product Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an AI Product Engineer role?
Most AI Product Engineer placements fall under the Trainee category, which covers professionals who have graduated within the past five years and are seeking structured training with a U.S. host employer. If your role is embedded in a university research lab or national research institute, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor, not the hiring company, determines which category fits your profile and issues the DS-2019 accordingly.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if an AI company hires me?
The hiring AI company is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT. That organization reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors your compliance throughout the program. The host employer signs the training plan and provides the placement, but they cannot issue a DS-2019 themselves unless they hold their own State Department designation.
How do I find AI product roles where the employer already understands J-1 hosting?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. employers familiar with international hiring including J-1 host arrangements. Many AI product job postings omit visa details entirely, so targeting companies with established international talent programs saves time. When you reach the offer stage, confirm the employer has previously signed a training plan with a designated sponsor, since first-time host employers often need months to complete the compliance steps before your DS-2019 can be issued.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect AI engineers specifically?
It can, and it is worth understanding before you accept an offer. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 training is government-financed, your home country has designated your field as a skills-shortage area, or you participate in certain exchange programs funded by the U.S. or your home government. AI engineering is not universally designated, but some countries list technology disciplines on their skills-shortage schedules. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether your specific situation triggers the requirement based on your nationality and funding source.
Can I transition from a J-1 to an H-1B after my AI product training ends?
Yes, if you are not subject to the two-year home residency requirement or have obtained a waiver. J-1 Trainees who complete their program and are not subject to that requirement can have an employer petition for an H-1B on their behalf, which enters the annual lottery. If the requirement does apply, you would need either a waiver approved by the State Department or to fulfill the two-year return before a change of status to H-1B becomes available. Plan this transition timeline with your designated sponsor well before your DS-2019 expires.