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Software Product Manager roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to structure a qualifying training plan is the first step toward securing sponsorship and a DS-2019.
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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 Software Product Manager
Align your background with Trainee requirements
The J-1 Trainee category requires a degree plus one year of related work experience, or five years of experience without a degree. Document your product management history, including any agile methodology, roadmap ownership, or cross-functional team leadership, before approaching host employers.
Build a training plan around PM competencies
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas and AIPT require a detailed training plan showing skill development, not routine work. Structure yours around measurable product management objectives: sprint planning, user research, go-to-market coordination, and stakeholder reporting across defined phases.
Target host employers with established J-1 programs
Search for product manager roles at technology companies and research-driven organizations that have hosted J-1 Trainees before. Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, saving you time on outreach to companies unfamiliar with the exchange visitor process.
Clarify host versus sponsor responsibilities upfront
Your future employer is the host organization, not the visa sponsor. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and monitors compliance. Confirm during interviews that the host is willing to coordinate with a State Department-designated sponsor and sign a formal training plan.
Verify your J-1 category covers software product roles
The J-1 Trainee category under Business and Commerce or Information Media and Communications covers most software product manager placements. Confirm your specific occupation code with your designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued to avoid category mismatches that delay approval.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year rule
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after their program ends, which affects future U.S. visa options including H-1B visa. USCIS and the State Department assess this based on your government funding and country of origin, so clarify your status before signing any training agreement.
Software Product Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to software product manager roles?
Most software product manager placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category, specifically the Business and Commerce or Information Media and Communications fields. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program and the role is part of your curriculum, the Intern category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category and issues your DS-2019 accordingly.
What does a host employer actually need to provide for J-1 sponsorship?
The host employer is responsible for creating a structured training plan that shows skill development across your program period, not just day-to-day job duties. They must also coordinate with a State Department-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, which issues the DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and serves as the official visa sponsor throughout your stay.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 trainee in a product manager role?
Many companies are unfamiliar with the J-1 host employer process, so targeting organizations that have participated before saves significant time. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and software product manager roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, so you can focus outreach on companies already open to exchange visitor placements rather than educating employers from scratch.
Can I extend my J-1 program if my product management training takes longer than planned?
Extensions are possible but must be requested before your current DS-2019 expiration date and cannot push your total J-1 stay beyond the program category maximum. For the Trainee category, the maximum is 18 months, with an extension up to 18 additional months for certain fields. Your designated sponsor must approve the extension and issue an updated DS-2019 before the original end date passes.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect future U.S. work visas after a J-1 software product manager placement?
It can. If your J-1 program was funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if you came from a country on the State Department's skills list, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement. Migrate Mate can help you identify host employers open to long-term talent pipelines, but you should resolve any two-year bar through a waiver before pursuing H-1B or other immigrant-intent visas.