TikTok

Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Creation Platform) - 2027 Start

TikTok$128K — $316K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Golang, Java, C++, Python).
  • Solid understanding of computer architecture, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Hands-on experience in common technical stacks (databases, caches, message queues).
  • Self-motivated and possess a growth mindset.
  • Preferred: Experience in building large-scale distributed backend services for consumer-facing applications.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of multimedia technologies (video codecs, media containers).

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop features that impact global users.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore innovative product ideas.
  • Solve challenging issues in the leading multimedia infrastructure with experts.
  • Evolve the architecture of large-scale distributed backend systems for TikTok's future.
  • Contribute bold ideas and tackle complex challenges in content creation.

Benefits

  • Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance and well-being benefits.
  • 10 paid holidays and 10 paid sick days each year.
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time, increasing with tenure.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Creation Platform team, as the cornerstone of TikTok content creation, is responsible for the core content creation ecosystem of TikTok. As a backend team, we collaborate closely with the product team and other cross-functional teams to explore innovative methods of content creation in TikTok, build a trusted content creation platform that prioritizes privacy and security, and drive the evolution of TikTok content creation infrastructure, ultimately providing the best content creation experience for TikTok creators. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. 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. Responsibilities - Directly design and develop features touching global users, and bring real-world impact - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to explore innovative product ideas and cutting-edge technologies - Work with experts in different technical domains to identify and solve challenging issues in the world-leading multimedia infrastructure - Evolve the architecture of global large-scale distributed backend systems to better support TikTok's future

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: - Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline. - Proficient in at least one programming language such as Golang, Java, C++, Python. - Solid understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms. - Hands-on experience in commonly-used technical stacks such as databases, caches, message queues. - Responsible, self-motivated, and have a growth mindset. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in building large scale distributed backend services for consumer-facing applications. - Knowledge of multimedia technologies such as video codecs, media containers. - Good team communication and collaboration skills. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $128000 - $316800 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

About TikTok

TikTok is a social media app that allows users to create and share short videos. The app was launched in 2016 by Chinese tech company ByteDance. TikTok has become one of the most popular social media apps in the world, with over 1 billion active users. The app has been downloaded over 2 billion times worldwide. TikTok has faced controversy over its data privacy practices and its potential ties to the Chinese government. In 2020, the app faced a potential ban in the United States, but a deal was reached with Oracle and Walmart to create a new company called TikTok Global.
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Size
1,750 employees
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Founded
2012

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