Backend Software Engineer, Global Architecture (Singapore) - 2025 Start

Responsibilities

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.

In The Global Architecture Team, We Serve Hundreds Of Millions Of Users In Over 200 Countries And Regions. In The Context Of Global Multi-datacenter And Security Compliance, We Strive To Explore And Continuously Update Higher Quality Multi-datacenter Architecture Solutions. Our Goal Is To Help The Global Business Grow Faster, More Stable, And Safer Through Innovative Frameworks And R&D Systems. In Our Team, You Will Have The Following Opportunities

• Exposure to cutting-edge global multi-datacenter architecture and methodologies, broadening your horizons and knowledge, with plenty of opportunities for hands-on practice.
• Participation in the development of core middleware and frameworks, involving in-depth analysis of technical principles and implementation. There is an opportunity to become a technical expert in this field.
• Collaboration with talented team members who possess strong self-drive. Our team adopts a flat management structure, encourages efficient collaboration, and values differences while appreciating complementarity.
  
  

We are looking for talented individuals to join us in 2025. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with TikTok.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the architecture design and implementation of global business systems, responsible for the core code development and optimization
• Participate in the formulation of code and R&D specifications, and build a globalization-friendly business R&D framework to improve engineering efficiency and quality.
• Assist the team in overcoming technical difficulties in high concurrency, high traffic, reliability and performance, data transmission and isolation etc.
• Participate in technical research and introduce new technologies to drive business development.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in Computer Science or related disciplines
• Passionate about computer science and internet technology, familiar with at least one programming language, including but not limited to: Go, Java, C, C++, Python
• Solid knowledge of computer fundamentals, in-depth understanding of data structures, algorithms, and operating systems.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent logical thinking and analytical skills, able to make reasonable abstraction and layered design for business systems
• Strong desire to learn, excellent learning and communication skills
  
  

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.

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