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TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

Software Engineer - Ads Data Application

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a related field, with solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Go, Scala, C++, or Python; Java is primarily used in daily work.
  • Strong hands-on experience and in-depth understanding of data engines such as Elasticsearch, ClickHouse, or Doris.
  • At least 3 years of backend development experience with demonstrated system design ability, especially for high-performance and high-availability systems handling large-scale data.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex business needs into practical technical solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the server-side development of data products by delivering new features and optimizing existing functionalities to support business needs.
  • Build core data service capabilities for the commercialization platform by designing flexible, robust, and scalable architectures.
  • Develop backend solutions for AI-driven data processing and intelligent applications, bringing advanced AI capabilities into commercialization use cases.
  • Build and optimize streaming and batch data processing solutions for the ads data team, supporting the TikTok ads platform and internal business intelligence platform.
  • Work with petabyte-level data warehouses.

About the Company

TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

TikTok is a short-form mobile video platform that lets people create, discover, and share quick videos. Users upload vertical clips, edit them with built-in tools, and browse a personalized feed powered by an algorithm that highlights relevant content. Advertisers can use in-feed ads, branded hashtags, and the Business Center to plan and measure campaigns, making it easy for brands to reach a global audience. Its goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy by helping people express themselves and by connecting brands with a wide audience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$740K
Headquarters
Santa Monica, CA
Founded
2016

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