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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 as a Product Owner
Document your product management credentials precisely
Trainee category DS-2019 applications require a detailed training plan tied to your existing degree and work history. Align your portfolio, agile certifications, and product metrics to the specific skills listed in your training objectives before any employer conversation begins.
Target host employers already familiar with DS-2019 obligations
Many product teams have never hosted a J-1 exchange visitor and won't know what coordinating with a designated sponsor entails. Prioritize companies that have posted roles with training plan language or have prior international hiring experience in their product or tech divisions.
Distinguish your program category during employer outreach
If you're a current student, the Intern category applies. If you have a degree and at least one year of relevant experience, Trainee is correct. Clarifying this upfront prevents employers from pursuing the wrong designated sponsor track and stalling your timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles aligned with J-1 sponsorship
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. Product Owner positions at employers open to J-1 exchange visitors. Filtering by sponsorship openness saves outreach time and connects you with host organizations already oriented toward international training programs.
Verify the prevailing wage before finalizing your training plan
Your host employer must pay J-1 Trainees at or above the prevailing wage for your role and location. Cross-check the offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search and O*NET occupation data for Product Owner roles before the designated sponsor submits your DS-2019.
Confirm the 2-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 Trainee participants are subject to a two-year home country residency requirement before changing to most other visa statuses. Check whether your country of citizenship and funding source trigger this requirement, as it directly affects your post-program immigration options.
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Find Product Owner JobsProduct Owner J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Product Owner roles?
The Trainee category applies if you hold a degree or professional certificate and have at least one year of relevant work experience outside the United States. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category is the correct track. Both require a formal training plan linking your background to specific product management skills you'll develop at the host employer.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Product Owner position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not the hiring employer. The employer acts as the host organization, providing the work environment and training program. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves the training plan, and monitors compliance throughout your exchange period.
How do I find Product Owner host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most employers don't advertise J-1 openness explicitly. Migrate Mate surfaces U.S. Product Owner roles at companies that have demonstrated openness to international sponsorship arrangements, which shortens the time you spend identifying viable host organizations. Direct outreach works best when you lead with your training objectives rather than the visa category itself.
What does the training plan need to cover for a Product Owner J-1 placement?
The training plan must describe specific, measurable skills you'll develop, tied to real product management activities such as sprint planning, stakeholder alignment, backlog refinement, or roadmap development. It must also explain why these skills require U.S.-based training and how they build on your existing credentials. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy designated sponsor review requirements.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement affect Product Owner J-1 participants?
It can, depending on your country of citizenship and whether your exchange is funded by your home government or the U.S. government. If the requirement applies, you can't change to an H-1B, L-1, or most immigrant visa statuses without first returning home or obtaining a waiver through USCIS. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer.
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