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TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

Software Engineer - Search Engine

Applied Machine LearningConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another relevant major is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience developing and implementing large-scale consumer-facing services or products, and/or building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications, is required.
  • Proficiency in one or more of C/C++, Python, Java, or Golang is required.
  • Effective team communication and collaboration skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize search quality to provide TikTok users with the best search experience.
  • Apply understanding of product objectives and modern machine learning and information retrieval techniques to improve search quality and perception.
  • Build core systems and develop algorithms for query understanding, result ranking, query recommendation, and system reliability.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working knowledge in search, recommendation, ranking, advertising, or similar domains is preferred.
  • Working knowledge in machine learning, deep learning, backend, large-scale systems, data science, or full-stack is preferred.
  • Experience with big data frameworks such as Hadoop, Spark, or Flink is preferred.

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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