AI Agent Engineer Intern (TikTok Shop - SEA) - 2027 Start

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AI Agent Engineer Intern (TikTok Shop - SEA) - 2027 Start

Location

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Singapore

Employment Type

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Intern

Job Code

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A68351

Responsibilities

About the team

TikTok Shop is a content e-Commerce business with international short video product as the carrier. It is committed to becoming the first choice for users to discover and purchase good products with affordable prices. TikTok Shop hopes to provide users with more tailored and efficient consumption experience, enabling merchants to receive reliable platform services in different scenarios such as live e-commerce, short video content e-commerce, so as to make more affordable and high-quality products sell easily and a better life within reach.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, development, and iteration of AI Agents in TikTok Shop business scenarios, covering the full cycle from requirement analysis to architecture design, development, and launch, delivering intelligent and efficient product experiences for merchants and users;
• Deeply implement Agent capabilities into core e-commerce scenarios, including but not limited to intelligent customer service, product operation assistance, business decision support, content generation, and business process automation, helping merchants and creators better reach consumers and improve operational efficiency;
• Responsible for the continuous development and optimization of the Agent technology stack, covering Context Engineering, Harness, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), Multi-Agent collaboration, Memory systems, Reinforcement Learning, workflow orchestration, and knowledge base construction;
• Develop a deep understanding of the business logic and merchant needs within e-commerce vertical domains, enabling Agents to accurately understand and execute highly specialized and complex business requirements, and truly solve real-world problems in merchant operations;
• Continuously track cutting-edge developments in AI and large language models, and rapidly apply new technologies to product iteration.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline;
• Excellent coding skills, with strong proficiency in programming languages;
• Familiarity with the design principles and tuning approaches of core Agent architecture components, understanding of mainstream open-source Agent frameworks (such as LangGraph, Pi, etc.), and hands-on experience with Prompt tuning, Harness, RAG, Context Engineering, and Skill development;
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills; passionate about technology, embracing open source, and able to adapt to a fast-changing business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong learning ability, curiosity about new technologies, adept at independent thinking, self-reflection, and summarization, with the ability to transform complex problems into concise and efficient solutions.

Job Information

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.

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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.

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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.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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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.