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TikTok

Backend Software Engineer - TikTok - Singapore

TikTok
Singapore · Full-time · Not Applicable

Responsibilities
We are the messaging team on TikTok. Our team's mission is to facilitate meaningful user connections through TikTok's messaging experience, which is still in its infancy. We achieve our mission by building and shipping tools that help our users more easily connect and share the things they care about.

Responsibilities:
1. Develop large-scale software systems that powers TikTok app.
2. Improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability, performance and reliability of the product.
3. Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high quality work in rapid product development.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1. BS/MS Degree in Computer Science or related major.
2. Experienced in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applications.
3. Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++.
4. Deep understanding of computer architectures, data structures and algorithms.
5. Have good team communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualification:
1. Minimum 3 years relevant work experience from a large-scale internet business

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 we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.​


Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.​
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.​

Diversity & Inclusion​
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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Posted
Apr 24, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Not Applicable
Location
Singapore
Company
TikTok

Industries

Software Development

Categories

Engineering Information Technology

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