TikTok

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Multiple Positions)

TikTok$212K — $368K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field with 2 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree in the same fields with 5 years of progressive experience.
  • 2 years of experience in designing and implementing software service architecture for high throughput and fault tolerant services.
  • 2 years of experience working with cross-functional stakeholders to gather and translate business requirements into technical requirements.
  • 2 years of experience maintaining and debugging software services.
  • Proficient in agile methodologies for software development lifecycle.
  • Experience applying network protocols and operating in a Unix or Linux environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain large-scale backend software systems across various platforms.
  • Write documentation and code while planning feature delivery with cross-functional teams.
  • Improve system architecture to ensure stability and performance.
  • Provide solutions for supporting risk and response in business operations.
  • Enhance user-facing features focusing on performance and scalability.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure high-quality, rapid product development.
  • Mentor junior engineers and interns to build their skills.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Wellbeing benefits.
  • 10 paid holidays and 10 paid sick days per year.
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time that increase with tenure.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities Responsibilities Design, develop, build, and maintain large-scale backend software systems across various applications/platforms. Write documentation, coding, and work cross-functionally to plan on how to deliver the latest features on the platforms. Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability, and performance of the services. Provide solutions to support risk and response business. Build and enhance user-facing features with a focus on performance and scalability. Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work in rapid product development. Mentor junior software engineers and interns. Qualifications Qualifications Must have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field, and 2 years of related work experience; OR a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field, and 5 years of post-bachelor's, progressive related work experience. Of the required experience, must have 2 years of experience in each of the following: Designing and implementing software service architecture to support high throughput and fault tolerant services; Working with cross-functional stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into technical requirements; Maintaining and debugging software services; Using agile methodology for the entire software development lifecycle; and Applying Network protocols and using Unix or Linux operating system. Employer: TT Commerce & Global Services LLC Type: Full time, 40 hours/week Location: Bellevue, WA Salary Range: $212202 - $368220 per year To Apply, click the apply button below. Contact [redacted] if you have difficulty submitting resume through the website. Job Information [For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $212202 - $368220 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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1,750 employees
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Founded
2012

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