Software Engineer, TikTok Engineering

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.

About the TikTok Product Engineering Team:
By applying to this position you will be considered for the following locations: San Jose, CA; Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA

The TikTok Product engineering team has a strong user focus and a dedication to technical excellence; you will be building products that inspire creativity and bring joy to billions of users. Some of our sub-teams are Creation Suites, Creator Management, Content Growth, Open Platform, Product Infrastructure, Privacy, User Growth, etc.

You will join a team consisting of creative, passionate developers who always strive to stay at the forefront of technologies. We constantly push the limits of what our technology is capable of, strive to be leaders in innovation, and deeply value the diversity of the team's background.

Responsibilities:
- Develop large-scale software systems that power the TikTok app, specific responsibilities vary by team/focus area;
- Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables;
- Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work in rapid product development.Minimum Qualifications:
- BS degree or above in Computer Science or related fields or equivalent practical experience
- Proficient programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general-purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, C#, Objective C, Python, JavaScript, or Go;

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experienced in building technical services for large-scale consumer-facing applications.
- A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
- Strong written/verbal communication and teamwork skills; flexible and be a self-starter.

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/cdpT2