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Research Scientist Intern (Data-Data Platform-Data Architecture-US) - 2024 Summer (PhD) - Seattle

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TikTok

Oct 19, 2023

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Data
  • Seattle

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, related STEM or quantitative field.
  • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2024
  • Experience with at least one system programming language: C++, Java, Rust etc.
  • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Graduating December 2024 onwards with intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship.
  • Demonstrated software engineering or data processing experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
  • Research or deep working experience in databases and data management systems is preferred, including but not limited to database kernel, query processing, query optimization, storage system, hardware acceleration, cloud native infrastructure, etc.
  • Experience with open-source and industry databases and data management systems is a plus.
  • High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • This internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams where you will have the opportunity to:
  • Design and develop kernel modules or core features for cloud-native distributed analytical database systems.
  • Conduct research for cutting-edge technology evolvement in database and data management area and identify the potential future directions.
  • Solve unique and complex problems on large-scale, high-performance cloud infrastructure.
  • Partner with different teams on building backend support for cloud native database service.
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TikTok

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Employees
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Mission & Purpose

TikTok is a social media platform where users create and share short videos on various topics, including entertainment, education, and lifestyle. Their ultimate goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy to people's lives through engaging and entertaining content. TikTok's purpose is to provide a platform for self-expression and connection, fostering a global community where individuals can express themselves authentically and connect with others who share similar interests and passions.