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TikTok · 8 hours ago

Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Search, USDS) - 2025 Start (BS/MS)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$119K/yr - $187K/yr

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Backend Software Engineer Graduate to join their Search Team. In this role, you will build and optimize TikTok's search engine, combining information retrieval technology with modern machine learning methods to enhance user experience.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

No H1B

Responsibilities

Optimize the searching quality to provide TikTok's users the best search experience

Combine your understanding of product objectives and take full advantage of modern machine learning and information retrieval techniques to improve search quality and perception

Build the core systems and algorithms development including query understanding, result ranking, query recommendation, system reliability, and etc

Qualification

C/C++PythonJavaGolangMachine learningDeep learningBackend developmentLarge-scale systemsData scienceBig Data FrameworksTeam communicationSearch domain knowledgeRecommendation systemsRanking systemsAds domain knowledgeCollaboration skills

Required

BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant majors

Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing large-scale consumer-facing services/products and/or building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications

Proficiency in the following languages but not limited to: C/C++, Python, Java or Golang

Effective team communication and collaboration skills