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TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

Backend Software Engineer New Grad - Creation Platform

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Individuals must be completing or have recently completed a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Go, Java, C++, or Python.
  • A solid understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Hands-on experience with commonly used technical stacks such as databases, caches, and message queues.
  • Applicants should be responsible, self-motivated, and have a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop features that affect global users and deliver real-world impact.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore innovative product ideas and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Work with experts in different technical domains to identify and solve challenging issues in multimedia infrastructure.
  • Evolve the architecture of large-scale global distributed backend systems to better support TikTok's future.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience building large-scale distributed backend services for consumer-facing applications.
  • Knowledge of multimedia technologies such as video codecs and media containers.
  • Good team communication and collaboration skills.

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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