Backend Software Engineer (Middleware) - ByteRec

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

Responsibilities:
1. Build global ByteRec control planes utilising metadata synchronization networks;
2. Optimise the overall user experience of the platform, ensuring greater efficiency for global teams;
3. Collaborate with the middleware team to provide cloud-native platform solutions for new middleware and algorithms;
4. Participate in ongoing projects of enhancing the index platform, feature platform, data center, and other products within ByteRec.Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related fields, with at least 4 years of relevant experience;
2. Familiar with Python/C++/Go program development (at least one), striving for high-quality code and focusing on the technical quality of the code;
3. Familiar with Linux systems and MySQL/Redis database, with high proficiency in multi-threading and performance optimization;
4. Familiar with cloud-native application/workflow development and better have a good experience in PaaS platform development;

Preferred Qualifications:
- Independent thinking, able to take the initiative to identify problems, systematic problem analysis, and problem-solving skills;
- Have the ability to learn, explore, and research in unfamiliar areas.
- Knowledge of recommendation system;
- Involved in open-source projects and know how to improve developers' experience.

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.