Software Development Engineer in Test, Product Eng - USDS

About TikTok U.S.Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.

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.

About the team
The centralized QA Team of the US Tech Service department of TikTok provides support for multiple service component value chains. In this role, team members have the opportunity to validate, automate, develop and manage the complex challenges of scale with your expertise in large-scale systems. The main responsibilities include maintaining automation test, handling user feedback, functional validation, building the App and release management.

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

As an SDET on our Test team, you will:
1. Test complex API, web and mobile based applications that reference back-end systems;
2. Be responsible for the entire system testing process, including but not limited to: analysis, designing and executing test plans and cases, and conducting defect tracking;
3. Work on project management, risk management, and process management tasks;
4. Reproduce, debug, and isolate problems and verify fixes;
5. Help implement test tools and collaborate with automation/performance test teams to build up internal tools/frameworks/platforms to make the team more productive.1. BS/MS degree in a relevant field: Computer Sicence/Engineering or EE;
2. Familiar with Java/Python/Objective-C/Golang, experience in related project development;
3. Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to coordinate with different local and global teams;
4. A strong passion for mobile internet and building next generation mobile applications can take full responsibility for end to end service.
5. Proactive, self-driving, and in-depth understanding of the business; capability of communicating with cross-functional teams and taking charge of a business independently.

Preferred Skills :
- Strong coding skills and familiarity with Python.
- Along with coding experience, experience of automation frameworks, tools, and services for mobile.
- Experience in API and mobile testing / test automation. Familiarity with API test platforms, pytest, diff tools is a plus.
- Understanding of Quality Assurance methodologies, life cycle, and processes.
- Knowledge about various test methods and CI/CD is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills are required for identifying and correcting issues.

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.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6

This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.