Staff Backend Software Engineer, TikTok Creative Tools

San Jose, CA, United States

Responsibilities

About TikTok:

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. Now we are building up an engineering team for the core TikTok product in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Why Join Us

At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.

About Video Creation Team:

Our team's mission is to empower TikTok users to turn creativity into reality via videos. We build the core video creation product to support tens of millions of TikTok creators every day. All the viral props and effects you find on TikTok are developed by us, using cutting edge technologies like AIGC and Generative AI. Our goal is to build the world's best video creation software. In this team, you will be working with our XFN partners to define a world-class video creation experience, designing the architecture of TikTok video creation tools and pipelines, and shipping cutting-edge features to take TikTok to the next level.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the TikTok Creative Tools Team, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable and robust backend systems to support the creative tools and functionalities used by millions of users worldwide. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including mobile developers, product managers, and designers, to ensure seamless integration of the backend with mobile applications. Your technical expertise will directly impact the creative experience of TikTok users and content creators.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop backend services and APIs to power the creative tools and features on the TikTok platform.

2. Collaborate with product managers and mobile developers to understand user needs and product requirements, and translate them into well-designed backend solutions.

3. Stay up-to-date with the latest backend development, AIGC and Generative AI technologies, and incorporate them into the product development process, ensuring our creative tools stay at the forefront of the industry.

4. Ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems to handle high traffic and support a large user base.

5. Implement data storage and retrieval mechanisms to support content creation, editing, and sharing.

6. Identify and address security vulnerabilities to protect user data and ensure the integrity of the platform.

7. Work on optimizing database queries and caching strategies to improve system efficiency and response times.

8. Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to maintain code quality and promote best practices within the team.

9. Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues and bugs, ensuring the stability and smooth operation of the platform.

Qualifications

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

2. At least 5 years of practical experience in backend development, with a strong command of one or more programming languages like Java, Python, or Go.

3. Proven experience in designing and developing scalable backend systems for high-traffic applications.

4. Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructures (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

5. Solid understanding of database systems and data modeling, as well as proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.

6. Experience with RESTful API design and implementation, and understanding of microservices architecture.

7. Knowledge of security best practices and data protection measures for backend systems.

8. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

9. Excellent team player with good communication and collaboration skills.

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected]

Job Information:

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $210000 - $358000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

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