TikTok

Software Engineer, Recommendation Infrastructure (Multiple Positions)

TikTok$149K — $246K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, or similar field.
  • 1 year of software development experience with Java, Go, C++, JavaScript, Ruby, or Python.
  • Experience in designing and implementing automation scripts with HTML, JavaScript, Python, or Ruby.
  • Proficiency in maintaining and debugging software systems.
  • Experience in designing software architecture for high throughput, fault-tolerant services.
  • Knowledge of database management for online services using MySQL or Redis.
  • Familiarity with Unix or Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement high-performance online services for a recommendation system.
  • Architect and optimize large-scale data pipelines for candidate generation and real-time online learning.
  • Develop distributed computing frameworks and storage components for backend infrastructure.
  • Create technical specifications, system diagrams, and engineering documentation to guide teams.
  • Deploy large-scale services and conduct performance tuning to improve reliability.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards and cross-functional requirements.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid parental leave and both short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance and wellbeing benefits.
  • 10 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time per year.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities Responsibilities Design and implement high-performance online services for the recommendation system, including system architecture, module ownership, and core service development. Participate in architecting and optimizing large-scale data pipelines for candidate generation, profile computation, training data creation, and real-time online learning. Design and develop distributed computing frameworks, storage components, and performance-critical backend infrastructure. Produce technical specifications, system diagrams, and engineering documentation to define requirements and guide engineering teams. Deploy large-scale services, conduct performance tuning, and drive system reliability improvements based on user and business feedback. Ensure compliance with engineering standards, project roadmaps, and cross-functional technical requirements. Qualifications Qualifications Must have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field, and 1 year of related work experience; OR a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field, and 3 years of related work experience. Of the required experience, must have 1 year of experience in each of the following: Developing software using Java, Go, C++, JavaScript, Ruby, or Python; Designing and implementing scripts to automate common flows using HTML, JavaScript, Python, or Ruby; Maintaining and debugging software; Designing and implementing software service architecture to support high throughput and fault tolerant services; Designing and managing databases to support online services using MySQL or Redis; and Using Unix or Linux operating system. Type: Full time, 40 hours/week Location: Bellevue, WA Salary Range: $149240 - $246240 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 $149240 - $246240 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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