Testing Engineer Graduate (TikTok-Testing-Social-User and Relation) - 2027 Start

About the Team

The centralized Testing team for TikTok provides support for multiple service component value chains. In this role, team members have the opportunity to validate, automate, develop, and manage the complex challenges of scale with expertise in large-scale systems. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the entire system testing process under guidance, including requirement analysis, designing and executing basic test plans/cases, and tracking software defects through resolution.
• Assist in project execution, tracking risk items, and maintaining test execution processes.
• Learn and apply existing test tools, and collaborate with senior automation/performance engineers to develop and maintain internal tools, test frameworks, and continuous delivery platforms to improve overall team productivity.
• Maintain automation tests, handle user feedback, perform functional validation, build the App, and manage release processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Completing or recently completed a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong foundational programming skills in Java, Python, Objective-C, or Golang through academic projects, coursework, or internships.
• Fundamental understanding of test automation concepts and basic experience with API, mobile, or web testing tools.
• Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and system architecture principles.
• Interest or academic project experience in leveraging AI/LLM tools or prompt engineering to improve code quality or testing efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience in evaluating/testing AI Agent/LLM outputs or model behavior.
• Basic familiarity with web frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask) or container/distributed tech concepts (e.g., Docker, K8s, Kafka, Redis).
• Previous internship or research experience in software testing, QA automation, or mobile/web development.
• Strong passion for mobile internet products and building next-generation applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong curiosity, and a collaborative mindset for working across cross-functional and global teams.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $128,000 - $256,000 annually. Compensation may vary based on 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 this diversity.