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Technical Product Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist category. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan while your U.S. host employer guides your day-to-day work.
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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 Technical Product Manager
Align your CV to specialty occupation standards
Technical Product Manager roles must demonstrate a direct link between your degree field and your proposed U.S. training. Document agile methodology experience, product lifecycle ownership, and cross-functional leadership in concrete, measurable terms before approaching any designated sponsor.
Identify host employers with active training programs
Search Migrate Mate to find U.S. companies that have hosted J-1 visa exchange visitors in technical roles. Employers already familiar with DS-2019 requirements and training plan documentation move through the placement process significantly faster than first-time hosts.
Confirm the correct J-1 category before applying
Current students or recent graduates entering a structured learning role typically qualify under the Intern category. Professionals with at least one year of post-degree experience in product management pursue the Trainee category, which carries a 12-month minimum and different program length limits.
Request the Training Plan before accepting any offer
The DS-7002 Training Plan is a legal document your designated sponsor must approve before issuing your DS-2019. Verify the plan specifies product discovery, roadmap planning, and stakeholder coordination activities. Vague or generic plans are a common reason sponsors delay or deny DS-2019 issuance.
Check your role's home residency requirement early
Some Technical Product Manager J-1 placements trigger the two-year home residency requirement if your home country government or your employer funds the exchange. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before resigning a current position or making relocation arrangements.
Verify your host employer's legal work authorization setup
Your host company must be registered with a designated sponsor organization and capable of providing on-site supervision. Confirm they have an existing sponsor relationship or the capacity to establish one. Hosts without prior J-1 experience often underestimate the lead time needed for program approval.
Technical Product Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Technical Product Manager role?
The Trainee category applies to most Technical Product Manager placements. It requires at least one year of post-degree professional experience and a structured training plan tied to product management competencies. Current students or new graduates entering a supervised learning rotation may qualify under the Intern category instead, depending on the program design and designated sponsor requirements.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Technical Product Manager?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your hiring company. That organization reviews and approves your training plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors your exchange program. Your U.S. employer is the host, responsible for supervising your work but not for visa issuance.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Technical Product Managers?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Technical Product Manager roles at companies that have experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Many technology and software firms are already registered with designated sponsors, which shortens the placement timeline considerably. Targeting employers with prior J-1 history is more effective than cold outreach to companies unfamiliar with the program.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to this role?
It depends on your funding source and your home country's government involvement. If your home country's government, an international organization, or a U.S. government agency funds your exchange, the two-year home residency requirement likely applies. Your designated sponsor can assess your specific situation before your DS-2019 is issued. A waiver is possible but requires a separate application process.
What does the DS-7002 Training Plan need to include for a product management role?
The DS-7002 must break your training into phases, each tied to specific product management skills such as requirements gathering, sprint planning, user research, or roadmap prioritization. Generic descriptions like 'working on product team' are insufficient. Your designated sponsor will reject or revise plans that lack measurable learning objectives, so work with your host employer to draft a detailed plan before submitting.