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Data Engineer Intern roles in the U.S. are accessible through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Intern category, which is designed for degree-seeking students gaining hands-on experience in their field of study. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and your host employer provides the actual internship placement.
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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. It runs for 12 weeks. 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 as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).
Summer Start Dates
May 11th, 2026
May 18th, 2026
May 26th, 2026
June 8th, 2026
* June 22nd, 2026
Team Introduction
As a data engineer in the Data Platform E-Commerce team, you will have the opportunity to build, optimize and grow one of the largest data platforms in the world. You'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience on all kinds of systems in the data platform ecosystem. Your work will have a direct and huge impact on the company's core products as well as hundreds of millions of users.
Online Assessment
Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank.
Responsibilities - What You'll Do
Design and build data transformations efficiently and reliably for different purposes (e.g. reporting, growth analysis, multi-dimensional analysis);
Design and implement reliable, scalable, robust and extensible big data systems that support core products and business;
* Establish solid design and best engineering practice for engineers as well as non-technical people.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
Experience in the Big Data technologies (Hadoop, M/R, Hive, Spark, Metastore, Presto, Flume, Kafka, ClickHouse, Flink etc.);
Experience with performing data analysis, data ingestion and data integration;
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ETL (Extraction, Transformation & Loading) and architecting data systems;
Experience with schema design, data modeling and SQL queries;
Passionate and self-motivated about technologies in the Big Data area.
Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
Job Information
【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:
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;
* 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
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. It runs for 12 weeks. 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 as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).
Summer Start Dates
May 11th, 2026
May 18th, 2026
May 26th, 2026
June 8th, 2026
* June 22nd, 2026
Team Introduction
As a data engineer in the Data Platform E-Commerce team, you will have the opportunity to build, optimize and grow one of the largest data platforms in the world. You'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience on all kinds of systems in the data platform ecosystem. Your work will have a direct and huge impact on the company's core products as well as hundreds of millions of users.
Online Assessment
Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank.
Responsibilities - What You'll Do
Design and build data transformations efficiently and reliably for different purposes (e.g. reporting, growth analysis, multi-dimensional analysis);
Design and implement reliable, scalable, robust and extensible big data systems that support core products and business;
* Establish solid design and best engineering practice for engineers as well as non-technical people.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
Experience in the Big Data technologies (Hadoop, M/R, Hive, Spark, Metastore, Presto, Flume, Kafka, ClickHouse, Flink etc.);
Experience with performing data analysis, data ingestion and data integration;
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ETL (Extraction, Transformation & Loading) and architecting data systems;
Experience with schema design, data modeling and SQL queries;
Passionate and self-motivated about technologies in the Big Data area.
Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
Job Information
【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:
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;
* 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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Align your academic enrollment with Intern eligibility
The J-1 visa Intern category requires you to be currently enrolled in a degree program or have graduated within the past 12 months. Confirm your enrollment status with your DSO before applying, as hosts frequently verify this with the designated sponsor.
Build a training plan before approaching host employers
Designated sponsors require a formal Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Draft a clear document mapping your data engineering tasks, tools like SQL and Spark, and specific learning objectives tied to your academic program.
Target host employers with existing data infrastructure teams
Focus on organizations that already run structured data pipelines or cloud platforms, since these roles map cleanly to the Intern category's field-of-study requirement. Research engineering team size and tech stack in job postings to assess fit before applying.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned data internships
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Data Engineer Intern roles at U.S. employers that work with J-1 exchange visitors. The platform surfaces host employers open to sponsorship arrangements, saving you from cold outreach to companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Verify whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Some J-1 participants must return home for two years before changing to certain other visa categories. Check your DS-2019 and USCIS guidance to determine if your country, funding source, or skill classification subjects you to this requirement before accepting any offer.
Confirm your host employer will cooperate with sponsor compliance reporting
Your designated sponsor, whether IIE, Cultural Vistas, or another SEVIS-registered organization, will require periodic check-ins and documentation from your host employer. Raise this expectation during offer negotiations so the employer is prepared before your DS-2019 is issued.
Data Engineer Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Data Engineer Intern positions?
The J-1 Intern category is the correct classification for most data engineering internships. It applies to individuals currently enrolled in a degree program outside the U.S., or who graduated within the past 12 months. The role must relate directly to your field of study, so a computer science, information systems, or engineering enrollment is typically required to qualify.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a data internship - the employer or a separate organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like IIE, Cultural Vistas, or CIEE issue the DS-2019 form and hold legal responsibility for program compliance. Your host employer provides the internship itself and cooperates with the sponsor's reporting requirements, but the employer is not the visa sponsor under J-1 rules.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 data engineering intern?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It lets you filter for Data Engineer Intern roles at U.S. employers that are familiar with J-1 exchange visitor arrangements. This is more efficient than cold-applying to companies that may not understand the DS-2019 process or the host employer obligations required by a designated sponsor.
Does a data engineering internship under J-1 require a formal training plan, and what should it include?
Yes. Your designated sponsor requires a completed Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing the DS-2019. For a data engineering role, the plan should document specific technical tasks, tools you'll use such as Python, SQL, or cloud platforms, measurable learning objectives, and how the work connects to your academic program. Vague descriptions are frequently rejected.
Can I stay in the U.S. after my J-1 data internship ends, or must I leave immediately?
J-1 Intern participants receive a 30-day grace period after their program end date to prepare for departure. You cannot work during this period. If you're subject to the two-year home residency requirement, you'll need to return home before applying for most employment-based visa categories. Check your DS-2019 and USCIS guidance to determine whether this requirement applies to your situation.