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TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Local Service

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 or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in programming or coding, backend technical solution design, and delivery is required.
  • Familiarity with one or more general programming languages, including Python, Go, Java, C, or C++, is required.
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and partner-relationship management skills are preferred.
  • Ability to tailor presentations to the audience's technical level and present technical topics to groups of any size or background is preferred.
  • Ability to prioritize responsibilities and deliver under tight deadlines is preferred.
  • Problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the product engineering team to build new products and enhance existing products to meet business needs.
  • Understand and use company products and technologies to identify, develop, and maximize new and existing business prospects in partnership with collaborators.
  • Build partnerships with client teams to identify potential business opportunities and support clients in achieving their business goals.
  • Design end-to-end systems and strategic launch plans; collaborate with cross-functional teams to initiate production-level code, with a focus on long-term maintainability, scalability, documentation, and testing plans.
  • Align cross-functional partners with project completion goals, foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and use data to influence decisions by demonstrating business value and impact.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong collaboration, communication, and partner-relationship management skills.
  • Ability to tailor presentations to the audience's technical level and present technical topics to groups of any size or background.
  • Ability to prioritize responsibilities and deliver under tight deadlines.
  • Problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting 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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