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TikTok ยท 2 days ago
Senior Backend Software Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$194K/yr - $355K/yr
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Design and develop backend services and APIs to power material distribution/storage/operation on Loki platform.
Work closely with cross-functional teams like product managers, designers, and Frontend engineers to deliver state-of-the-art user experience.
Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies and incorporate them into the product development process.
Ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems to handle high traffic and support a large user base.
Implement data storage and retrieval mechanisms to support material import/consumption.
Identify and address security vulnerabilities to protect user data and ensure the integrity of the platform.
Build world-class products end-to-end, combining usability, accessibility, elegance, performance, and maintainability.
Learn and grow from working with great colleagues and taking on challenges.
Design suitable architecture for multi-regions in the global world and meet compliance policy.
Help the team grow from your expertise.
Qualification
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Required
Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructures (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud) and container technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
Solid understanding of database systems and data modeling, as well as proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
Experience with RESTful API design and implementation, and understanding of microservices architecture.
Knowledge of security best practices and data protection measures for backend systems.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Excellent team player with good communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred
BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related major.
3 years practical experience in backend development, with a strong command of one or more programming languages like Java, Python, or Go.
Benefits
100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
Dental and Vision insurance
Short/Long term Disability insurance
Basic Life and Voluntary Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
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 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.
10,001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (254)
2022 (325)
2021 (211)
2020 (90)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shou Zi Chew
CEO
Blake Chandlee
VP Global Business Solutions
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