Backend Engineer Intern (LiveNet Backend R&D)

Responsibilities

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.

Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.

To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.

Join us.

About

Popular video products of TikTok are all empowered by our cutting-edge cloud technologies. As a software engineer in this team, you will have the opportunity to tackle challenges of developing large-scale distributed systems to support the low latency and high quality end to end live streaming experience on a global scale, while leveraging your expertise in coding, algorithms, complexity analysis, and large-scale system design.

About The Team

Video Cloud Infra team, facing business experience and cost, builds a competitive video transmission network and multimedia processing platform, builds data foundation and analysis capabilities, drives product refined operation, reduces costs and increases efficiency. We are seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer to join our Live CDN team at TikTok. As a Backend Software Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our Live CDN platform, which powers live streaming services for millions of users worldwide. You will also be responsible for designing and implementing the architecture for the platform, with a focus on automating and simplifying configuration functionality to improve reliability, usability, and flexibility.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in from November 2024 onwards. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the research and development of LiveNet backend services, develop basic service components , solve common needs, and reduce repetitive development and operation and maintenance.
• Participate in Design System technical solutions , core code development and system tuning.
• Participate in formulating code specifications, testing specifications, and improving project quality.
• Participate in special project technology research, new technology introduction and other forward-looking projects.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate, or Postgraduate who is currently pursuing a Bachelor/Masters Degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field, expecting to graduate by December 2025.
• Candidates are expected to work on-site at our Sydney office for a minimum of three days per week during the internship, which runs for at least 3 months and may be extended based on performance and mutual agreement.
• Proficient in at least one programming language, such as Java, C, C++, PHP, Python, or Go
• Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, including in-depth knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and operating system concepts
• Strong logical reasoning and analytical abilities to effectively abstract and break down complex business logic
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Active contributions to open-source projects or personal coding initiatives
• Demonstrated technical curiosity and passion for continuous learning and growth
• Knowledge of software design patterns and architectural principles
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to writing clean, maintainable code
• Excellent learning aptitude and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

In the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].