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Tiens · 10 hours ago

System Architect

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Tiens is seeking a System Architect for VMoment, responsible for designing and evolving a distributed system architecture to support millions of users. The role involves addressing challenges related to low latency, high availability, and data compliance while ensuring alignment with the global R&D headquarters' tech stack.

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Responsibilities

Architecture Design & Evolution: Lead the overall system architecture design for VMoment in North America, including microservices decomposition, API gateways, and high-performance middleware
Global Tech Stack Optimization: Select and optimize cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure/HuaWei) tailored for the US market, addressing cross-region data synchronization and latency issues
High Availability & Scalability: Design elastic, fault-tolerant, and self-healing systems capable of handling high-concurrency scenarios typical of social media platforms
Security & Compliance: Ensure the architecture meets US data privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA/GDPR), overseeing data encryption, identity management, and cybersecurity protocols
Technical Excellence: Resolve core technical bottlenecks and establish development standards, code review processes, and comprehensive technical documentation
Cross-border Collaboration: Coordinate closely with the R&D team in China to ensure global technical roadmap alignment and mentor local engineering teams

Qualification

JavaGoPythonMicroservices frameworksContainerizationCloud-native architecturesDistributed databasesNoSQLMessage brokersMulti-region deploymentLogical thinkingBilingual MandarinBilingual EnglishProblem-solving skills

Required

8+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a System Architect role for large-scale distributed systems
Proficient in at least one major language: Java, Go, or Python, and microservices frameworks (Spring Cloud, gRPC)
Deep expertise in containerization (Docker, K8s) and cloud-native architectures
Mastery of distributed databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL (Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra), and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Proven track record in multi-region data center deployment, global CDN acceleration, and architecture optimization in complex network environments
Strong logical thinking with the ability to view technical architecture through a business lens; exceptional problem-solving skills under pressure

Preferred

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Experience in Social Media, E-commerce, or SaaS
Bilingual in Mandarin and English. Ability to navigate complex technical discussions and documentation in both languages

Company

Tiens

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TIENS Group Co. Ltd. was founded in 1992 with the intention of improving human health and bringing health and happiness to families worldwide.
dateFounded in 1992
location
Tianjing, Tianjin, CHN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.tiens.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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