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TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

Software Engineer - Backend

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least five years of professional backend software development experience in production environments.
  • Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language.
  • A strong grasp of computer science fundamentals and a proactive approach to troubleshooting technical challenges.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain robust, high-performance backend microservices and data pipelines supporting teen privacy, transparency, and interaction control features.
  • Own medium-complexity backend deliverables and core system components from technical design through deployment, monitoring, and production operations.
  • Write clean, modular, thoroughly tested code; participate actively in code reviews; and support ongoing efforts to enhance product quality, engineering efficiency, and data security.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, QA, Data Scientists, and client/front-end teams to clarify functional requirements, define API contracts, and deliver roadmap commitments.
  • Help maintain production health by monitoring service performance, resolving edge-case issues, and optimizing backend data queries and RPC latency.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience working on high-throughput, distributed backend systems or consumer-facing applications at scale.
  • Familiarity with privacy regulations, user access control systems, compliance mechanisms, or trust and safety workflows.

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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