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Manager, Product Management roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019, and host employers provide a structured training plan tied to your product management background.
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Get Access To All JobsProduct Manager Project Intern (Ads Interface and Platform) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Location:
San Jose
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A15254
Team Introduction:
The Ads interface and Platform team is looking for a new member! You will be responsible for the TikTok advertising product experience, including optimizing the ad creation process, improving ad infrastructure. Through this experience, you will gain firsthand knowledge of the underlying logic and implementation of advertising products, enabling a deep understanding of the advertising business.
Project Intern:
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:
- Assist the project lead in designing and optimizing advertising products, including new product design, experience optimization, data analysis, etc., with a focus on enhancing advertiser experience on the platform.
- Develop an understanding of advertiser optimization habits and advertising delivery mechanisms; analyze key factors that impact campaign performance; identify opportunities to improve budget efficiency and campaign effectiveness through data analysis and user research.
- Help manage the product lifecycle, collaborating with global cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of all phases—including product design, development, go-to-market (GTM), and requirements gathering—to improve system efficiency and customer experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields.
- Academic background in computer science or related fields, with technical experience or project work preferred.
- Strong logical thinking and data analysis skills, with the ability to break down, analyze, and solve complex problems.
- Strong organizational, planning, communication, and execution skills; self-motivated and responsible, able to drive projects independently with reliability and simplicity.
- Able to intern for 3 months or longer; candidates available to work 5 days a week are preferred.
- Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2026.
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
Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35 - $55.
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
Product Manager Project Intern (Ads Interface and Platform) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Location:
San Jose
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A15254
Team Introduction:
The Ads interface and Platform team is looking for a new member! You will be responsible for the TikTok advertising product experience, including optimizing the ad creation process, improving ad infrastructure. Through this experience, you will gain firsthand knowledge of the underlying logic and implementation of advertising products, enabling a deep understanding of the advertising business.
Project Intern:
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:
- Assist the project lead in designing and optimizing advertising products, including new product design, experience optimization, data analysis, etc., with a focus on enhancing advertiser experience on the platform.
- Develop an understanding of advertiser optimization habits and advertising delivery mechanisms; analyze key factors that impact campaign performance; identify opportunities to improve budget efficiency and campaign effectiveness through data analysis and user research.
- Help manage the product lifecycle, collaborating with global cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of all phases—including product design, development, go-to-market (GTM), and requirements gathering—to improve system efficiency and customer experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields.
- Academic background in computer science or related fields, with technical experience or project work preferred.
- Strong logical thinking and data analysis skills, with the ability to break down, analyze, and solve complex problems.
- Strong organizational, planning, communication, and execution skills; self-motivated and responsible, able to drive projects independently with reliability and simplicity.
- Able to intern for 3 months or longer; candidates available to work 5 days a week are preferred.
- Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2026.
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
Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35 - $55.
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 in Manager, Product Management
Align your credentials to Trainee requirements
The J-1 Trainee category requires a degree in your field plus one year of experience, or five years of work experience abroad. Document your product lifecycle ownership and cross-functional leadership clearly before approaching any host employer.
Build a structured training plan early
Host employers must submit a signed training plan (Form DS-7002) showing phase-by-phase learning objectives. Draft a product management curriculum covering discovery, roadmapping, and stakeholder alignment so your host has a concrete document to sign off on.
Target host employers with established J-1 programs
Search for U.S. companies that have previously hosted J-1 Trainees in business or management functions. Use Migrate Mate to filter roles where employers are already familiar with the host-organization obligations and designated-sponsor coordination.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule upfront
If your home country funds your exchange or your role is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may face a two-year residency requirement before switching to H-1B or a green card. Confirm your eligibility status with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Verify prevailing wage compliance before accepting an offer
Your host employer's compensation offer must align with market rates for your role and location. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search and O*NET occupation profile for Manager, Product Management to confirm the offer meets or exceeds the applicable wage level.
Confirm sponsor category fit before your DS-2019 is issued
Designated sponsors such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE issue the DS-2019 and monitor compliance throughout your program. Confirm whether your background qualifies under Trainee or Specialist before your sponsor finalizes the program category, since switching after issuance is difficult.
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Find Manager, Product Management JobsManager, Product Management J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Manager, Product Management role?
Most product management professionals qualify under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of experience abroad, or five years of work experience without a degree. Specialist applies to recognized experts in a narrow field. Neither category suits current students, who would fall under Intern instead.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Entities like Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE issue your DS-2019 and monitor program compliance. Your employer is the host organization. This means the employer does not file the visa directly but must meet host-organization obligations set by your designated sponsor.
Does the J-1 Trainee program allow me to manage a product team in the U.S.?
The J-1 Trainee program is structured around skills development, not ongoing employment. Your training plan should document learning objectives in areas like product strategy, roadmapping, and stakeholder management. Directly managing full-time staff as a primary duty may raise questions during sponsor review, so the plan should frame leadership exposure as part of a broader training objective.
How do I find U.S. employers who are open to hosting J-1 Trainees in product management?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Manager, Product Management roles at companies familiar with J-1 host obligations. Many employers who have sponsored H-1B workers are also open to J-1 hosting since the administrative burden differs. Filter by industry and look for companies with structured onboarding programs, which signals they have existing compliance infrastructure.
Can the two-year home residency requirement block me from an H-1B later?
Yes. If your J-1 program is government-funded, your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or your role is in a field on that list, you may be subject to a two-year foreign residence requirement under INA Section 212(e). You must satisfy that requirement or obtain a waiver before USCIS can approve a change to H-1B or immigrant visa status.
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