Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Global E-commerce) - 2027 Start

About the Role

The Global E-Commerce Team is a content-driven E-commerce business with international short video products as the carrier. We are committed to becoming the first choice for users to discover and purchase good products at affordable prices. Our team aims to provide users with a more tailored and efficient consumption experience, enabling merchants to receive reliable platform services in various scenarios such as live E-commerce and short video content E-commerce. This helps make affordable, high-quality products easily accessible and brings a better life within reach.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient, highly scalable, and secure backend services that power E-commerce products and platform capabilities.
• Optimize backend systems and services for reliability, modularity, computational efficiency, scalability, and data security.
• Design and develop APIs, data services, and core platform components that support product innovation and business growth.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions for rapidly evolving product needs.
• Apply AI-assisted development practices to improve engineering productivity, code quality, debugging efficiency, and service observability.
• Build backend capabilities that support AI-powered product experiences, intelligent automation, and data-driven decision-making where applicable.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with backend development and proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Golang, Python, Scala, or C++.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, computer networks, and scalable system design.
• Familiarity with common databases, caching systems, or messaging frameworks such as MySQL, Redis, or Kafka.
• Basic understanding of software security, privacy protection, and engineering best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and a solid sense of ownership.
• Demonstrated interest in building reliable platforms and large-scale internet services.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools, engineering productivity workflows, or backend systems supporting intelligent applications.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, collaborative, and globally distributed team environment.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $121,600 - $243,200 annually. Compensation may vary depending on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package, which may also include 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 the Company

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 so does our workplace. We are committed to celebrating diverse voices and fostering an environment that reflects the communities we reach.