Software Engineer Intern (Search) - 2027 Summer
Search System Development
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What stands out
- Pay is stated up front — $45 / hour. Most postings never say.
- Nobody had applied when this was listed — you would be near the front of the queue.
- Posted in the last 24 hours.
The gist
This internship involves building and improving TikTok's search engine using machine learning and information retrieval techniques. You'll work on core systems like query understanding and result ranking, contributing to a real-world product. Ideal for students with a technical background and interest in search and recommendation systems.
What you would actually do
- Build full-stack search systems using machine learning and information retrieval
- Work on query understanding, result ranking, and system reliability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on search quality and user experience
Skills mentioned
How to apply
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