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TikTok · 5 months ago

Software Engineer/Mobile Engineer Graduate (Monetization Technology - Ads Core Demonstration) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$115K/yr - $231K/yr

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a graduate Software Engineer/Mobile Engineer to join their Ads Core Team. The role involves developing and launching innovative ad features on the TikTok app, collaborating with design and product teams, and optimizing monetization features for mobile applications.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work closely with backend, frontend, and product teams to develop and launch innovative ad features on the TikTok app

Collaborate with design and product teams to create a world-class mobile ads experience

Design, implement, and optimize novel monetization features for iOS/Android applications, ensuring efficiency and performance

Promote best practices by writing robust, maintainable code and clear documentation while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment

Partner seamlessly with senior and lead engineers, share knowledge and best practices within the team, and contribute to the company’s long-term technological strategy

Qualification

Mobile app developmentJava/KotlinSwift/Objective-CObject-oriented developmentPerformance optimizationTeam communicationCuriosity for new technologiesResult-driven mindset

Required

Final year or recent graduate with a background in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience

Relevant practical experience in mobile app development (Android and/or iOS)

Good object-oriented development and software system design skills

Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Java/Kotlin (Android) or Swift/Objective-C (iOS)

Ability to understand, debug, and optimize large and complex codebases

Strong team communication and collaboration skills, strong curiosity for new technologies and solution delivery, with result-driven mindset

Preferred

Passion and experience in building consumer-facing or ads products

Experience in Android architecture refactoring, optimization, and performance tuning, or similar iOS-related performance optimization

Proven ability to optimize client-side performance and enhance user experience through technical innovation

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

H1B Sponsorship

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