TikTok · 9 hours ago
(General Hire) Backend Software Engineer - Trust and Safety
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$130K/yr - $246K/yr
2+ years expTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Backend Software Engineer for their Trust and Safety team. This role involves building scalable platforms and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user safety and trust on the platform.
Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo
Responsibilities
Build a highly scalable, efficient and robust trust, and safety platform and tools
Understand product objectives to develop an easy-to-use platform that aligns with customers' needs
Collaborate with trust and safety specialists, experts, and machine learning engineers
Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability and performance of the services
Work with Trust and Safety teams to protect TikTok globally
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or above degree in computer science or a related technical discipline
At least 2 years of industrial experience
Proficiency in designing data structures, building algorithms, and at least one programming language: python/go/php/c++/java
Had solid user-facing product experience in building, designing, and scaling software architecture
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Preferred
Experience in trust and safety or risk control system design and implementation is preferred
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
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
10001+ employees
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