Full-Stack Software Engineer - Traffic Matrix, TikTok User Growth

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.

TikTok's User Growth is a cross-functional department (engineering, data science, recommendation/algorithm, product, marketing, operations) that applies a data-driven approach to growth. We work closely to improve the whole TikTok user growth funnel: branding, acquisition, onboarding, engagement, and retention, across a variety of products.

We own multiple product surfaces to serve the diverse content of TikTok to different users and usage scenarios, including TikTok Webapp ( - one of the most visited websites in the world), TikTok TV (Samsung, LG, Vizio, Amazon FireTV, etc.), Vehicle Infotainment Systems (Tesla), and TikTok Tablet apps. We are continually expanding to new surfaces. Together they form an important traffic matrix for TikTok to keep growing its user base and user consumption.

As a Full-Stack Engineer in the TikTok User Growth - Traffic Matrix org, you will:

1. Participate in the conception, estimation, and prioritization of ideas, with data-driven product sense.
2. Use full-stack web technology (Node.js, React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS) to develop MVPs and run experiments to validate ideas and iterate quickly, leveraging new technologies and tools when needed. FE/BE work ratio is roughly 80/20.
3. Work with product managers and data scientists to analyze product and user data, and iterate product based on data insights.

Qualifications

1. BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or related major with at least 3 years of working experience.
2. Experience in developing consumer-facing applications through experimentation.
3. Experience building metrics-driven experiments and using data to inform product decisions.
4. Passion for delivering products end-to-end, from ideation to planning/scoping to implementation and experimental A/B testing, and launch decision.
5. Experience or desire to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams with design, product, data science, recommendation systems/algorithm.
6. Deep understanding of (and passion for) Web Platform: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, User Interface and User Experience guidelines and best practices.

Nice-to-have Experiences and Skills

1. Experience in Growth Engineering or Growth Hacking; have a successful user growth track record.
2. Data analytics mindset and skills: EDA using Python (pandas, Jupyter Notebook), BI tools, SQL, Hive, building data pipelines.
3. UI/UX instincts and knowledge.

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

Job Information:

(For Pay Transparency) Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $145,000 - $250,000 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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