Washington D.C.
Intern
R&D - Security
Future Talent 2027 - Internship Program
Job ID: A258305
Responsibilities
About the Team We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. As a Security Engineer Intern with Security & Privacy team, you will be embedded directly into our enterprise operations, gaining practical, hands-on experience across multiple security domains. This role offers a unique opportunity to move beyond theory in a large-scale environment. Mentored by senior security professionals, you will help configure cutting-edge security controls, analyze system logs, and support critical infrastructure defense initiatives. This is an immersive opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world security challenges, learning how to build, break, and secure modern technical infrastructure. 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. About the Role As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Responsibilities - Assist in the deployment, configuration, and monitoring of security controls across endpoints, networks, and cloud infrastructure. - Take part in security development projects such as code review and API testing that will benefit LLM integration. - Support security functions by conducting security assessments, running penetration testing tools, and tracking remediation efforts. - Work closely with cross-functional IT and engineering teams to enforce security best practices and harden enterprise architecture.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s) - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. - Security engineering experience such as security automation, threat modeling, security mitigation development or security tooling development. - Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way. - Strong problem-solving skills and excellent troubleshooting skills. Preferred Qualification(s) - Familiarity with modern enterprise security frameworks (e.g., Zero Trust, threat modeling etc.). - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a drive to continuously learn evolving cyber security domains.
Job Information
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
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.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS 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/USDS-RA
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern - Washington, DC
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is 31.5- 31.5.
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.
