TikTok · 3 weeks ago
Backend Software Engineer Graduate (TikTok Eng - Backend Online Infra Team) - 2025 Start (BS/MS)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$116K/yr - $177K/yr
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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.
Qualification
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Required
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.
Preferred
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.
Benefits
100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
Approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents
Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short/Long term Disability insurance
Basic Life insurance
Voluntary Life insurance
AD&D insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care
10 paid holidays per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO)
10 paid sick days per year
12 weeks of paid Parental leave
8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability
Mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra
401K company match
Gym and cellphone service reimbursements
Company
TikTok
TikTok is a short-video sharing app and social network platform that develops a lip-syncing video application to create videos. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
Founded in 2003
10,001+ employees
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Funding
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CEO
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