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TikTok · 3 weeks ago

Backend Software Engineer, Search - USDS

Mountain View, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$137K/yr - $360K/yr

2+ years exp

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Backend Software Engineer for their Search Team. The role involves optimizing search quality and building core systems and algorithms to enhance user experience on the platform.

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 learningBig Data FrameworksSearch domain knowledgeEffective communicationCollaboration skills

Required

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

At least 2+ years of 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