SDET, Software Development Engineer in Test - Performance & Experience

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. 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
Our team works with each development team to identify ways to improve TikTok product performance and help set direction and priorities.

What You'll Do:

1. Participate in the entire development process of TikTok core products such as long videos, short videos, live broadcasts, playback, streaming media, search, and explore the optimization space of business and technology in terms of performance/experience through evaluation, etc., to help the business continue to improve technical quality;
2. Establish systematic performance evaluation, audio and video quality evaluation methods, be familiar with comparison methods such as non-invasive/full reference, carry out quantitative work around basic factors such as CPU/GPU/power consumption/performance/cost, and provide root cause analysis judgment to help business optimize and progress in the right way;
3. According to business and special requirements, design and develop the corresponding experience market and platform to improve overall efficiency and further gain insight into the optimization direction through online data and continuously improve long-tail data, and drive product optimization based on the combination of online and offline data;
4. Participate in horizontal/cross-team collaboration and drive team progress through innovative technologies and new directions.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or higher degree in Computer Science or related fields from accredited and reputable institutions.
2. 4+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development or testing in software engineering, related industries with a deep understanding of system architecture, performance, database etc.
3. Experience with scripting/programming languages, preferably Python, Golang.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Strong communication skills to effectively work with cross-functional and international partners.
2. Equipped with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
3. Strong self-driving force and quick learning ability.
4. Strong concurrent task processing ability and efficient work output.

Inclusivity Statement
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.

Accommodations
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 Information:
Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $122400 - $201600 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is 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 convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like 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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