Senior Backend Software Engineer, TikTok - Social Interaction

Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.

About the Social Interaction Team
The Social Interaction team focuses on building a reliable and adaptive platform that enables users to meet and interact with their real-life friends seamlessly on TikTok. We encourage users to share their life moments and stay connected regardless of location. Core features include Story, Video Like, Comment, Friends Tab, Inbox Tab, Repost, TikTok Now feature, and standalone app. We seek talented individuals who enjoy the intersection of product, data, design, and engineering. As a Social team member, you'll help us improve the TikTok social experience and bring joy to hundreds of millions of users, every day.

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Social Interaction team, you will:

1. Develop business critical systems and features that power TikTok social experiences.
2. Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability and performance of the services.
3. Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work in rapid product development.
4. Promote robust and maintainable code, clear documentation, and deliver high-quality work on a tight schedule.

Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
2. 5+ years of backend development experience.
3. Experienced in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications.
4. Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Java, C++, Python.
5. Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.
6. Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Inclusivity Commitment
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. We are passionate about celebrating diverse voices and creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.

Job Information:
Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $194,000 - $355,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Our company benefits are designed to create an efficient and inspiring work environment and support our employees in giving their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company match. Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans are also included. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care are available.

Our time off and leave plans include: 10 paid holidays per year, 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO), 10 paid sick days per year, 12 weeks of paid Parental leave, and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra, a 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

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