Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Business Governace) - 2027 Start

About the role

The Trust and Safety (TnS) engineering team is responsible for protecting our users from harmful content and abusive behaviors. The team builds content moderation process systems, rule engines, strategy systems, feature engines, moderation platforms, data platforms, risk insight systems, and supportive platforms across the TnS organization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the overall architecture design and implementation of the data application platforms of the TnS, formulating data application architecture specifications and leading the team to implement them.
• Optimize the data application architecture, continuously improving the stability and efficiency of the system while reducing the complexity and cost of storage, calculation, and service architecture.
• Design and implement systematic support for data integration, offline development, real-time development, data governance, and BI analysis.
• Establish good technical influence inside and outside the department, cultivate talents, effectively coach the team, and improve R&D capabilities.

Requirements

• Completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's or above degree in computer science or a related discipline.
• Experience with software development in at least one of the following programming languages: C++, Python, or Java.
• Proficiency in the technology stack of the server (RPC, message queue, link tracking, and service governance) in distributed/high concurrency scenarios.
• Experience with big data systems and related technologies (Spark, Flink, ClickHouse, HBase, etc.).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with data insight and related technologies (machine learning, statistical analysis) is preferred.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $122,574 - $316,800 annually. Compensation may vary depending on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package, which may include additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits

• Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 10 paid sick days per year.
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with additional offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

We strive to create an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people globally, and our workplace reflects the diverse communities we reach.