Recommendation Product Manager Intern

Content Ecosystem

Posted on 8/4/2026

TikTok

TikTok

Compensation Overview

$35/hr

San Jose, CA, USA

In Person

Responsibilities

TikTok's Content Ecosystem team is responsible for the health and prosperity of content users and creators to improve DAU in the long term. Our team deeply dives into the following fields: tracking the whole content ecosystem and finding potential challenges and opportunities; cooperating closely with the RD team on model recognition, content understanding, and algorithms, targeting to balance the traffic in different formats, optimize traffic distribution, content diversifications, creator experience of moderation, user experience of interactions, and more problems. 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. Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's in computer science, statistics, information management, data science or a related discipline. Responsibilities: - Participate in the governance strategies for TikTok's content ecosystem and creators, and maintain a compliant, healthy, and high-quality global content ecosystem; - Responsible for the governance process of ecosystem issues, collaborate with the identification team to complete the design of recommendation strategies and governance paths, and focus on governing risks such as marketing accounts, low-quality accounts, and non-original content; - Support the iteration of governance strategies and experimental scheme design, propose optimization strategies based on content understanding and consumption data analysis, and collaborate with the algorithm and product teams for implementation; - Establish a mechanism-based monitoring system for the ecosystem health level, track the governance effectiveness, accumulate cases and data insights, and continuously improve the efficiency and outcomes of governance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's in computer science, statistics, information management, data science or a related discipline; - Excellent communication, collaboration and project management skills, resilient, responsible, goal-oriented, capable of prioritizing key points to solve complex problems, and adherent to long-termism; - Possess solid and excellent data analysis skills and strong logical thinking ability; - Priority shall be given to deep consumers of content products, and those who love and frequently use non-China content products shall be given priority; - Good English communication, reading and writing skills, with international study or work experience Preferred Qualifications: - Candidates with experience in AI large model projects or relevant internships are preferred; - Familiarity with global markets or cross-cultural environments.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description Intern (Annually) - Campus Intern

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $35 - $35annually.

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).

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:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. 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