Backend Software Engineer (Tech Lead) - Local Service Platform

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.

TikTok Location Team's goal is to deliver user-facing products based on the location that connects people with places, localized content, and services in the real world around the globe.

- Develop large-scale software systems that power TikTok app.
- Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability, performance and reliability of the product.
- Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work in rapid product development.Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in related role
- Proficiency in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications
- Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++.
- Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms.

Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor/Master Degree in Computer Science or related major


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.