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Data Engineer Intern roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor the 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization to build production-level data skills.
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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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Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, data science, and information systems CIP codes qualify; general business analytics degrees sometimes don't, so confirm before you sign an offer.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before negotiating offers
A company that isn't enrolled in E-Verify can't sign your I-983 training plan, making your STEM OPT extension legally invalid. Check the E-Verify employer search tool directly before accepting any Data Engineer Intern offer.
Draft your I-983 training plan around real deliverables
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your data engineering work, such as building ETL pipelines or modeling warehouse schemas. Vague descriptions like 'gain experience' get flagged by DSOs and can delay your extension start date.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for E-Verify employers
Search for Data Engineer Intern roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified E-Verify enrollment. This cuts the back-and-forth of asking HR about compliance status before you've even submitted your resume.
Benchmark the prevailing wage before your offer letter
Pull the wage level for your SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search tool before salary discussions. Data Engineer Intern roles are typically mapped to SOC 15-1243; knowing the Level I prevailing wage gives you a defensible floor in negotiations.
Time your OPT extension filing to cover your start date
Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT ends, cap-gap protection automatically extends your authorization through September 30 of that year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Engineer Intern role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a DHS-designated STEM field such as computer science, data science, electrical engineering, or information systems, and the internship involves applying that technical knowledge directly. The role is typically classified under SOC code 15-1243 in the O*NET database. Your DSO will confirm the CIP code match when you request the I-20 endorsement for the extension.
What E-Verify steps does my employer need to complete?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before signing your I-983 training plan. Enrollment alone isn't enough; the employer must also designate a responsible official who will report your work start date, any material changes to your training plan, and your separation date to USCIS within the required timeframes. Ask HR for their E-Verify company ID number to confirm active status.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a data engineering internship?
The I-983 must detail the specific skills you'll develop, such as designing data pipelines, writing SQL queries, working with distributed systems like Spark or Hadoop, or building data models. It should list your supervising manager, their qualifications to train you, and how the work connects to your STEM degree. Generic descriptions won't satisfy USCIS or your DSO; tie every learning goal to a concrete technical deliverable.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm a STEM OPT intern?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Your I-20 must be updated by your DSO to reflect cap-gap status. You can continue working as a Data Engineer Intern under the same E-Verify-enrolled employer throughout that period.
Where can I find Data Engineer Intern jobs that sponsor STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Data Engineer Intern roles at employers already enrolled in E-Verify, so you can filter out companies that aren't set up to support STEM OPT extensions. This matters because even a strong offer from a non-E-Verify employer can't lead to a valid extension. Searching through Migrate Mate saves time confirming compliance status before you invest in the application process.