What are the responsibilities and job description for the Backend Software Engineer Graduate (TikTok Eng - Backend Online Infra Team) - 2025 Start (BS/MS) position at TikTok?
Responsibilities
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.
Team Introduction
Join our innovative Engineering Infrastructure team at TikTok, where we are dedicated to building and optimizing the backend systems that support our global platform. Our team focuses on creating scalable, high-performance, and reliable backend services to enhance the user experience for millions of users worldwide. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, combining expertise in distributed systems, cloud computing, and software engineering to tackle some of the most complex challenges in the tech industry. By fostering an environment of continuous learning and open communication, we empower each team member to contribute to impactful projects that set new industry standards. If you’re passionate about backend development and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of online experiences, we invite you to join us in making a difference.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2025. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with TikTok.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Online Assessment
Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $116000 - $177000 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.
Team Introduction
Join our innovative Engineering Infrastructure team at TikTok, where we are dedicated to building and optimizing the backend systems that support our global platform. Our team focuses on creating scalable, high-performance, and reliable backend services to enhance the user experience for millions of users worldwide. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, combining expertise in distributed systems, cloud computing, and software engineering to tackle some of the most complex challenges in the tech industry. By fostering an environment of continuous learning and open communication, we empower each team member to contribute to impactful projects that set new industry standards. If you’re passionate about backend development and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of online experiences, we invite you to join us in making a difference.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2025. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with TikTok.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Online Assessment
Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank.
Responsibilities
- Design and Development: Design, implement, and optimize backend services and APIs that power TikTok’s applications, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- System Architecture: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and ensure alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize the performance of backend services, addressing bottlenecks and improving efficiency.
- Database Management: Design and maintain robust database schemas, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.
- Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following best practices for software development and version control.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of backend systems.
- Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features and enhancements.
- Innovation and Exploration: Explore and evaluate new technologies and methodologies to improve backend systems and processes.
- Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of design processes, implementation strategies, and system configurations to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or C .
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, and understanding of database design and optimization.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of distributed systems and experience with high-scale backend systems.
- Understanding of DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD, monitoring, and logging.
- Contributions to open-source projects or relevant work experience through internships or co-op programs.
- Strong interest in exploring and implementing new technologies to improve backend infrastructure.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $116000 - $177000 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
Salary : $116,000 - $177,000
