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TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

Software Engineer - Content Understanding, Feeds

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, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Solid programming and algorithm foundations, with proficiency in Python, Go, C++, or another programming language.
  • Strong backend development skills, including storage, service orchestration, caching, and concurrency.
  • Knowledge of machine learning and familiarity with at least one mainstream machine learning framework, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Experience designing high-traffic service architectures or working extensively with distributed computing.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in engineering architecture requirement alignment, design, and implementation for scenarios related to TikTok content understanding.
  • Contribute to improving research and development efficiency across content understanding scenarios, including testing, deployment, monitoring, and root cause analysis.
  • Optimize system stability, performance, and scalability across different scenarios.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of machine learning and familiarity with at least one mainstream machine learning framework, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Experience designing high-traffic service architectures or working extensively with distributed computing.

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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