TikTok · 3 months ago
Software Engineer - Ads Interface & Platform, Horizontal Technology
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$137K/yr - $259K/yrTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking experienced Software Engineers to join their Ads Interface and Platform technology team. In this role, you will design and develop large-scale backend systems that power monetization features, collaborating closely with product managers and cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive business growth.
Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo
Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services and platforms supporting monetization product domains
Independently architect backend solutions, create technical designs, and ensure system scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to gather and translate business requirements into technical specifications
Develop automation tools to streamline operations and improve development efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related field, and related work experience
Proficient in Python backend development, with hands-on experience using frameworks such as Django, Flask, FastAPI, or equivalents
Experience designing and implementing robust RESTful APIs following best practices for scalability, maintainability, and security
Experience designing and building high-performance, low-latency backend systems
Demonstrated ability to independently design, document, and deliver technical solutions balancing business requirements and technical constraints
Preferred
Hands-on experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant backend architectures that support high availability and reliability
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams and drive projects to completion
Proven experience in monetization or other commercial product backend development, with a strong understanding of business impact and revenue-driving features
Commitment to writing clean, testable, maintainable code with a focus on performance and reliability
Benefits
Employees have day one access to 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
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
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CEO
Blake Chandlee
VP Global Business Solutions
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