TikTok

Software Engineer - TikTok Search Engine

TikTok$162K — $387K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent field
  • 2+ years of experience in large-scale consumer service/product development
  • Proficient in C/C++, Python, Java or Golang
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Preferred experience in search, recommendation, or ranking domains
  • Familiarity with machine learning and data science principles
  • Experience with Big Data frameworks like Hadoop or Spark.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize search quality for an enhanced user experience
  • Leverage modern machine learning techniques to improve perception of search
  • Develop core algorithms including query understanding and result ranking
  • Construct reliable systems that support the search infrastructure
  • Implement query recommendations to boost user engagement

Benefits

  • Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance and wellbeing benefits
  • 10 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 17 paid personal days per year
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Responsibilities - Optimize the searching quality to provide TikTok's users the best search experience - Combine your understanding of product objectives and take full advantage of modern machine learning and information retrieval techniques to improve search quality and perception - Build the core systems and algorithms development including query understanding, result ranking, query recommendation, system reliability, and etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s) - BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant majors - At least 2+ years of experience in developing and implementing large-scale consumer-facing services/products and/or building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications - Proficiency in the following languages but not limited to: C/C++, Python, Java or Golang - Effective team communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualification(s) - Working knowledge in one of the following or similar domains: search, recommendation, ranking, ads, etc. - Working knowledge in one of the following areas: machine learning, deep learning, backend, large-scale systems, data science, full-stack - Experience with Big Data Frameworks, such as Hadoop, Spark, Flink, etc.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $162000 - $387600 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
Industry
Founded
2012

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