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TikTok · 2 weeks ago

Architect Tech Lead - Global E-commerce Governance Platform - San Jose

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$209K/yr - $616K/yr

5+ years exp

TikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking an Architect Tech Lead for their Global E-commerce Governance Platform. This role involves serving as the principal technical leader, defining technical direction, and mentoring engineering leaders to ensure the success of the Governance Platform initiatives.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal technical leader for the Governance Platform R&D organization, partner with senior engineering leaders to make key decisions, plan strategies, and drive execution, serving as a trustworthy consultant for org-level initiatives

Lead and drive the organization's critical long-term technical roadmap and ensure the successful execution of initiatives

Define technical direction for the org by designing sustainable systems, frameworks, and patterns that scale and drive business impact

Mentor and develop other engineering leaders, upholding a high bar of engineering excellence

Qualification

Distributed systemsTechnical leadershipCross-functional initiativesProblem-solvingCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Proven expertise in distributed systems, storage systems, and other relevant technologies

Hands-on experience leading large, cross-functional initiatives with exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Proven problem-solving skills and abilities to think strategically and make sound technical decisions

Preferred

Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Minimum 5 years of industry experience in a technical leadership role, preferably as a tech lead or equivalent, in a fast-paced, high growth tech environment

Proven history of effective technical execution and leadership

Benefits

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

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Company

TikTok

Glassdoor3.4

TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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