Full-Time

Backend Software Engineer New Grad

Creator Strategy

TikTok

TikTok

10,001+ employees

Short-form video platform with ads

Compensation Overview

$128k - $256k/yr

+ Discretionary bonuses/incentives + Restricted stock units

San Jose, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
Distributed Systems
MySQL
Data Science
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
Operating Systems
RDBMS
Microservices
Go
Redis
Observability
C/C++

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Requirements
  • Individuals must be completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
  • Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Go, Java, C++, or Python is required; experience with Go is a plus.
  • A solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, computer networks, operating systems, and database fundamentals is required.
  • Familiarity with relational databases and caching technologies such as MySQL and Redis, including basic indexing and performance optimization concepts, is required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, learning agility, ownership, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a team environment are required.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services for TikTok PGC Creator Strategy and creator monetization, including the Creator Rewards Program, incentive mechanisms, creator experiences, governance, and payout.
  • Build reliable and scalable systems that translate creator strategy into configurable eligibility, reward calculation, experimentation, governance, and financial workflows.
  • Partner with Product, Data Science, Research, Operations, and Trust and Safety teams to understand creator and business needs, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver well-designed technical solutions.
  • Improve the correctness, performance, availability, observability, and data integrity of large-scale, data-intensive systems through testing, monitoring, code reviews, and technical documentation.
  • Contribute to technical design and implementation, take ownership of projects from development through launch, and use data and feedback to drive ongoing product and system iteration.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hands-on software engineering experience through internships, research, open-source contributions, coding competitions, or relevant projects.
  • Experience with backend services, distributed systems, microservices, message queues, remote procedure call frameworks, or cloud-native technologies.
  • Exposure to high-concurrency or data-intensive systems and an understanding of reliability, observability, and data consistency.
  • Interest in the creator economy, monetization products, recommendation ecosystems, or trust and safety systems.
  • High levels of curiosity, creativity, and the ability to solve ambiguous problems in a fast-moving environment.

TikTok is a short-form mobile video platform that allows users to create, discover, and share vertical videos. The app uses an algorithmic feed to surface content personalized to each user, while advertisers can run in-feed ads, branded hashtags, and sponsored challenges, with a Business Center to plan and measure campaigns. The platform differs from competitors through a large global creator community, integrated marketing tools, and rapid trend cycles that drive high engagement. Its goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy by helping people express themselves and giving brands a direct way to reach a broad audience.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$740K

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • TikTok Shop grew from 1.2% to 2% of U.S. online retail in twelve months.
  • Heavy buyers drove 30% of TikTok Shop spending in Q2 2026, sharpening monetization.
  • Reuters said TikTok’s January 2026 U.S. joint venture closed the ban threat for now.

What critics are saying

  • The 9th Circuit kept 3,000 addiction lawsuits alive on August 10, 2026.
  • Brazil’s central bank review of TikTok lending and payments remains unresolved since March 2026.
  • ByteDance still owns 19.9%; any U.S. political reversal can disrupt app distribution again.

What makes TikTok unique

  • TikTok Shop hit 2% of U.S. online retail spend in July 2026, outpacing Target online.
  • Oracle now secures U.S. data and algorithm controls through the January 2026 joint venture.
  • Music on Stage 2026 and TikTok LIVE turn creators into discovery and commerce engines.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

20%
The Western People
Aug 18th, 2026
Tensions around lifting of government fuel supports with protest memories fresh.

Tensions around lifting of government fuel supports with protest memories fresh. Here, we take a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come. 'Now is not the time to drop fuel supports,' Fine Gael TD says. A backbench Fine Gael TD has expressed "major concern" over the phasing out of government fuel support measures. From September 1st, the Government is planning to phase out fuel excise cuts which were brought in following the national fuel protests which brought the country to a standstill in April. This would see petrol rise by 9 cent and diesel by 10 cent. Fuels for Ireland has warned this could see diesel reach over €2 per litre, with the group adding that further protests are "inevitable" if support measures are removed. Wicklow-Wexford TD Brian Brennan told BreakingNews.ie that the expected phasing out of fuel measures "should be stalled". "Since this decision was taken fuel prices are continuing to rise. There is no sight of a resolution in the Middle East, therefore we must re-evaluate our position as a Government on fuel prices." Brennan said he has had "numerous conversations" with Tánaiste Simon Harris on the matter, including one late on Monday night. He added: "I am confident he is fully aware of the consequences for so many sectors within our economy especially agriculture and road haulage. And in the Tánaiste's words, 'everything is still on the table in relation to fuel supports'." Brennan said many people in his constituency would be directly affected by the phasing out of the temporary supports. "In my opinion the Government made their decision as there seemed to be stability in relation to oil prices and the geopolitical stability worldwide. But we are all aware today that world oil prices continue to rise and we are all well briefed on the volatility of the situation in the Middle East... so now is not the time to start dropping these supports." A big issue around delaying the removal of supports would be the fact the Dáil does not resume until Wednesday, September 16th. The supports could be returned at that point, but for the September 1st date to be pushed back, the Dáil would have to reconvene early from its summer recess. Minister says specific penalties for driving wrong way on motorway may be introduced. Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has said driving the wrong way down a motorway may need to become a specific criminal offence. O'Callaghan said gardaí will begin receiving pursuit training this year following the fatal M9 crash in Kildare at the weekend. Five teenagers were killed after the car they were travelling in was driven southbound on the northbound carriageway. Three sisters and a seven-year-old boy remain in hospital after their car was hit. O'Callaghan said social media companies also need to clamp down on viral trends involving car theft and dangerous driving. "This is an issue that is not unique to Ireland, this is an issue which is happening in other countries. Young men stealing cars, driving dangerously on the roads, and videoing it for the purpose of social media postings. "So the social media companies have a responsibility... but I want the Irish public to know that the [Garda] Commissioner and myself are committed to stopping this." Coimisiún na Meán contacts TikTok over illegal content following M9 crash. Coimisiún na Meán is in contact with TikTok over measures it is taking to deal with illegal content. It is over the growing concern around young people posting content online depicting dangerous driving. Videos of a horrific crash on Sunday in which five teenagers died were uploaded to the platform. The media regulator said it is also in contact with An Garda Síochána over the issue. Green Party deputy leader Hazel Chu has accused the Government and Coimisiún na Meán of "failing to get to grips with algorithms that can amplify toxic and dangerous content online". Following the M9 tragedy and reports that Coimisiún na Meán has contacted TikTok over content, Chu said: "Five young people have lost their lives and others are seriously injured. Our thoughts are with their families and everyone affected. But we have to ask how we reached a point where young people are prepared to risk their lives to try to one up each other online and where such dangerous behaviour can be rewarded by being amplified for clicks and engagement." She added: "This is not just about taking down videos. It is about the algorithms that decide what gets pushed in front of young people in the first place. "Ireland has had the regulatory levers in its hands for years. Yet we are still waiting for Government and Coimisiún na Meán to tackle this issue. "The hypocrisy is stark. Ireland holds the EU Presidency, with child online safety identified as a priority, and we are hosting a major EU conference on online safety for children and young people in September. Yet at home, we are still allowing for platforms to profit from content that can damage children's wellbeing and normalise dangerous behaviour." Abroad. Andy Burnham has said he is not embarrassed by an exchange of messages with someone pretending to be Donald Trump's chief of staff, and insisted he handled the incident correctly. The British prime minister was in contact with an individual who was impersonating the White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. He became suspicious after a number of messages and reported the incident. US president Donald Trump's rating has fallen to the lowest level of his presidency at 33 per cent. The Reuters/Ipsos poll was published on Monday. Just 33 per cent of respondents in ​the four-day survey said they approved of Trump's performance in the White House, while 64 per cent disapproved. More in this section

Tech by Dhiraj
Aug 18th, 2026
TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says.

TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says. - August 18, 2026 TikTok is developing a feature that would allow users to send each other money via direct messages, according to a new report from Bloomberg. If rolled out, the feature would use the social media service's TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases. References to the potential feature were found in code hidden within the current version of TikTok's U.S. iPhone app, according to the report. The code indicates that recipients would be able to "tap to accept" payments, while senders could include messages with their payments, similar to Venmo. TikTok told Bloomberg that the feature is not being tested, which suggests that it's in early development. Given that the feature is still under development, it's unknown when or if TikTok plans to widely release peer-to-peer payments. TikTok did not immediately respond to TechCrunch's request for comment. It's worth noting that this isn't the first time TikTok has tried to push further into financial services. Reuters reported earlier this year that TikTok had applied to Brazil's central bank for approval to operate as a financial technology company offering lending and payment services. Although TikTok is widely described as a social media giant, it has gradually expanded beyond that category thanks to additions such as robust search, TikTok Shop, a local discovery map, games, hotel bookings, and more. By introducing peer-to-peer payments, TikTok would be competing with services like Venmo and Zelle. TikTok isn't the only social network pushing into financial services, as X, formerly known as Twitter, recently launched X Money to allow users to send each other money. Does Mark Zuckerberg really believe AI is 'for everyone'? Equity Podcast 0 seconds of 33 minutes, 10 seconds Volume 0%

Analytical and Information Agency FINEKO
Aug 18th, 2026
Moscow court fines Telegram, Google, and Microsoft.

Moscow court fines Telegram, Google, and Microsoft. 17:03 - 18.08.2026 August 18, Fineko/abc.az. The Tagansky District Court of Moscow has ruled on lawsuits filed against tech giants for failing to remove restricted content. The court ordered Telegram to pay a fine of 3.8 million rubles, Google 3.8 million rubles, and Microsoft 3.5 million rubles. In Russia, foreign internet platforms such as Apple, TikTok, Google, Telegram, and Microsoft have previously faced administrative fines for non-compliance with local regulations and failure to delete prohibited material. Scale of financial penalties: * Google: Since the end of 2021, total turnover-based fines imposed on Google have exceeded 29 billion rubles, with its enforcement debt in the country standing at over 20 billion rubles. * Telegram: Alongside operational restrictions, Moscow courts have fined Telegram over 100 million rubles in the first six months of this year alone. * 0 0 0 0 0 Geri Ir?li Avqust 2026 | B | Ça | Ç | Ca | C | S | B | | / | / | / | / | / | 1 | 2 | | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | | 31 | / | / | / | / | / | / |

Malaysia SME
Aug 15th, 2026
CelcomDigi expands MY5G SME Digital Workshop to help Malaysian SMEs grow.

CelcomDigi expands MY5G SME Digital Workshop to help Malaysian SMEs grow. PENANG, 14 AUGUST 2026 - Now in its fourth year, the nationwide digital skills programme has reached more than 3,000 entrepreneurs, helping SMEs strengthen their digital presence and adopt practical technology solutions. CelcomDigi Berhad ("CelcomDigi") has rolled out another edition of its MY5G SME Digital Workshop, supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia with practical digital skills and technology solutions to improve competitiveness in the digital economy. Now in its fourth year, the programme has positively impacted more than 3,000 local entrepreneurs. The latest edition kicked off in Penang this week, with more than 300 SMEs taking part in the Northern leg of the programme. The nationwide initiative will be held across 14 locations in Malaysia. Helping SMEs navigate digitalisation. At the heart of the programme is CelcomDigi's commitment to helping local SMEs access practical digital knowledge and tools that can support business growth. New formats have also been introduced this year to better address the needs of businesses at different stages of development. For early-stage businesses, workshop modules focus on establishing a strong digital presence, while more established enterprises are introduced to technology solutions that can be easily integrated into their daily operations. The programme aims to make digitalisation more accessible by focusing on practical applications that SMEs can implement in their businesses. Bringing digital solutions closer to Malaysian businesses. The MY5G SME Digital Workshop is being held across 14 locations nationwide, with the Northern leg bringing together more than 300 SMEs. CelcomDigi has partnered with a range of organisations for the programme, including Funding Societies Malaysia, Swipey, CTOS Data Systems (CTOS), CardUp, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), SME Bank, Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB), SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp), Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA), Digital Penang, Onsmo Lighting Malaysia and TikTok Shop Malaysia. The collaboration provides participating businesses with access to expertise and solutions covering areas such as financing, credit information, payments, digital tools and e-commerce. From three-wheel cart to 13 outlets. Feedback from participating SMEs has been encouraging, with business owners highlighting the practical nature of the workshops. Puan Noor Shamsiah bt Mohd Farouk and her husband, Encik Mohd Hasnizam bin Abu Bakar, owners of Dapur Bakar Ayam Goreng Kunyit, took part in last year's digital workshop in Penang. The couple started their business in Penang with a humble three-wheel cart and have since expanded their operations to 13 outlets nationwide. "We had been struggling to reach new customers online and did not know where to start. The workshop gave us practical ideas we could apply immediately, particularly around content and social commerce," said Puan Shamsiah. "It helped us see how digital tools can solve a real challenge for our business, rather than simply being another technology to adopt." Dapur Bakar Ayam Goreng Kunyit is also a customer of CelcomDigi's Business Postpaid and Fibre solutions, benefiting from reliable connectivity to support its growing operations. Skuad 5G Edisi SME takes digitalisation to the ground. Beyond the workshops, the programme also included market visits to locations such as Pasar Awam Bagan Ajam and Pasar Awam Sri Muda in Penang as part of Skuad 5G Edisi SME. The initiative facilitated direct engagement with more than 110 business owners, allowing CelcomDigi to better understand the challenges and needs faced by local SMEs. These on-the-ground engagements complement the workshops by bringing digitalisation discussions directly to business communities. Making digitalisation practical for SMEs. T Kugan, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of CelcomDigi, said SMEs do not need digitalisation to be complicated, but instead require solutions that address their everyday business challenges. "SMEs do not need digitalisation to be complicated. They need solutions that address challenges such as reaching new customers, managing cash flow, creating content or finding the right partners to grow," he said. "That is why our workshops are focused on providing practical knowledge, open access to industry experts and hands-on learning on how technology can transform business for the better." He added that CelcomDigi's on-ground engagements are equally important in making digitalisation more relevant and accessible to Malaysian SMEs. "Our on-ground engagements are equally important because they bring conversations directly to business owners. This is important in helping us make digitalisation more relevant, accessible and actionable for Malaysian SMEs," he said. Supporting SME growth through digital adoption. Through the MY5G SME Digital Workshop Series 2026, CelcomDigi aims to equip more Malaysian businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to strengthen their digital presence, improve operations and compete in an increasingly digital economy. The programme's focus on practical learning, technology adoption and direct engagement reflects the growing importance of digitalisation for SMEs seeking to reach new customers and scale their businesses. The full workshop schedule and further information on the MY5G SME Digital Workshop Series 2026 are available through CelcomDigi Business.

I Am Provider
Aug 15th, 2026
Financial analytics platform Kixmon launches profit-tracking tool for TikTok Shop Creator campaigns.

Financial analytics platform Kixmon launches profit-tracking tool for TikTok Shop Creator campaigns. Why GMV isn't enough for creator campaigns. Gross Merchandise Value has long been the default metric for evaluating TikTok Shop creator campaigns. It's simple: a creator drives orders, the number looks impressive, and teams move on. But GMV tells you nothing about whether those orders actually made money. A creator might rack up thousands in sales while quietly eroding margins through refunds, commissions, and ad spend that outweigh the revenue. Kixmon's new TikTok Shop Creator Profit Tracker tackles this blind spot head-on. By pulling data from TikTok Shop, Ads Manager, and Affiliate Center through official APIs, the dashboard calculates true profitability at the creator, product, and SKU level. It's a shift from asking "who sells the most?" to "who profits the most?" - a distinction that separates thriving brands from those bleeding cash. How the tracker works: from raw data to real profit. The platform consolidates operational and financial data that typically lives in separate tools. Instead of exporting spreadsheets from three different sources and hoping the numbers align, brands get a unified view that automatically factors in product costs, creator commissions, refunds, shipping, platform fees, and prior ad spend. The result is a per-creator net profit figure, not just a top-line revenue estimate. Integration with official APIs. Kixmon connects directly to TikTok's Seller Center, Ads Manager, and Affiliate Center. This means real-time syncing of orders, ad spend, and affiliate commissions - no manual uploads, no lag, no errors. For brands running dozens of creator partnerships, this automation alone saves hours of reconciliation work. Making smarter scaling decisions. Once a creator relationship has enough data - order volume, content history, and associated costs - brands face a critical decision: double down, adjust, or cut ties. The tracker provides the financial clarity needed to make that call confidently. Marketing teams can compare revenue against costs to see which collaborations generate positive returns and which need renegotiation, whether that means adjusting commission terms, reducing ad spend, or reconsidering sampling budgets. Beyond the basics: uncovering hidden costs. One of the tracker's standout features is its ability to surface hidden fees that commonly slip through manual calculations. Platform commissions, shipping surcharges, refund deductions, ad credits, affiliate payouts - even VAT - are automatically accounted for. Kixmon says it identifies over 45 such adjustments, giving brands a complete picture of what they're actually spending and earning. This depth of detail is what transforms a simple profit calculation into a strategic advantage. Real-World benefits for different business models. The tool isn't just for large brands. Dropshippers, small sellers, and content-driven businesses all stand to benefit. Dropshipping operations, for example, can input estimated shipping costs that are later replaced with actual figures from TikTok's API upon order settlement. This ensures accurate profit calculations regardless of shipping method, whether it's FBT, TikTok Shipping, or seller-managed logistics. Implementing the tracker: simple setup, immediate insights. Getting started takes roughly 15 minutes for most accounts - up to 45 minutes for high-volume sellers. After signing up and connecting their TikTok Shop account, users see their financial data populate in real time. The dashboard breaks down profit daily, monthly, or by product, and allows for tracking recurring and one-time expenses like agency retainers, UGC production, or software subscriptions. The future of creator commerce: profit-driven decisions. As TikTok Shop matures, successful brands will move beyond vanity metrics and embrace financial granularity. The Creator Profit Tracker reflects a broader industry shift toward accountability - where every marketing dollar is justified by its contribution to the bottom line. By giving brands the tools to measure creator success in real terms, Kixmon isn't just solving a data problem; it's redefining how creator partnerships are evaluated and scaled.