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Product Manager Intern (Commerce Ads) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

San Jose, California, United StatesRemoteInternshipJunior / Entry-level$35–$55 /hrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

This is a Product Manager Intern position for Summer 2026, focusing on Commerce Ads within the Shop Ads team at TikTok. The intern will collaborate with a lead Product Manager and cross-functional teams (operations, engineering, data science, platform) to develop, test, and launch products aimed at improving merchant growth on TikTok Shop. Key responsibilities include defining and analyzing metrics to inform product strategy and prioritization. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to commit to a 12-week full-time internship. The role offers hands-on industry experience, development workshops, and social events.

Responsibilities
Team Introduction:
We are a product team focused on improving merchant growth certainty on Shop Ads. Centered on GMVmax, we build scalable products that help merchants identify key issues, discover growth opportunities, and take clear, actionable next steps. Through diagnostics, recommendations, benefits, and creative insights, we drive best-practice adoption ultimately improving GMV performance and long-term revenue growth.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company.
Internships at Our Company aims to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to Our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).
Summer Start Dates:
May 11th, 2026
May 18th, 2026
May 26th, 2026
June 8th, 2026
June 22nd, 2026
Responsibilities:
Work with the lead Product Manager to build TikTok shop ads products like diagnosis, benift, recommendation, insight products that help advertisers follow ads best practice and grow their business on Tiktok shop.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams like operations, engineering, data science, platform to define goals, develop, test, and launch products
  • Define and analyze metrics that inform product strategy and prioritization

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields.
  • Strong logical thinking and data analysis skills, with the ability to break down, analyze, and solve complex problems
  • Strong organizational, planning, communication, and execution skills; self-motivated and responsible, able to drive projects independently with reliability and simplicity
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a highly collaborative environment
  • Able to intern for 3 months or longer; candidates available to work 5 days a week are preferred.
  • Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Major in statistics, computer Science or equivalent science/technical field is preferred, with technical experience or project work preferred.

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Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35- $55.
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). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
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:

  • Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
  • Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
  • 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

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