Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Emerging Products & AI Safety) - 2027 Start

About the role

The Trust and Safety (TnS) engineering team protects users from harmful content and abusive behaviors. We build content moderation process systems, rule engines, strategy systems, feature engines, moderation platforms, data platforms, risk insight systems, and supportive platforms across the TnS organization. As a graduate, you will pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the overall architecture design and implementation of the data application platforms of TnS, formulating data application architecture specifications and leading the team to implement them.
• Optimize the data application architecture to improve system stability and efficiency, 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 technical influence inside and outside the department, cultivate talent, coach the team, and improve R&D capabilities.

Requirements

• Completing or recently completed a Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer science or a related discipline.
• Experience with software development in at least one of the following programming languages: C++, Python, Java.
• Proficiency in server technology stacks (RPC, message queue, link tracking, 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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $128,000 – $316,800 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and location. 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, and life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year, and 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, with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy. Our global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with additional offices in major cities worldwide. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where diverse voices are celebrated, and innovation thrives.