Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Creation Platform) - 2027 Start

About the team

The Creation Platform team is the cornerstone of TikTok content creation, responsible for the core content creation ecosystem of TikTok. As a backend team, we collaborate closely with the product team and other cross-functional teams to explore innovative methods of content creation, build a trusted content creation platform that prioritizes privacy and security, and drive the evolution of TikTok content creation infrastructure. This role offers opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop features that impact global users and bring real-world impact.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to explore innovative product ideas and cutting-edge technologies.
• Work with experts in different technical domains to identify and solve challenging issues in large-scale multimedia infrastructure.
• Evolve the architecture of global large-scale distributed backend systems to support TikTok's future growth.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Completing or recently completed a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficient in at least one programming language such as Golang, Java, C++, or Python.
• Solid understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with commonly-used technical stacks such as databases, caches, and message queues.
• Responsible, self-motivated, and have a growth mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building large-scale distributed backend services for consumer-facing applications.
• Knowledge of multimedia technologies such as video codecs and media containers.
• Strong team communication and collaboration skills.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $128,000 - $316,800 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for 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).