Backend Software Engineer Graduate (TikTok Foundation) - 2027 Start

TikTok Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

TikTok Inc. is offering a graduate internship in software development focused on scalable, high-availability systems for a platform serving billions of users.

You will work on large-scale projects, contribute to architecture decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technology. Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate degree in a technical discipline and have hands-on experience with distributed systems, databases, and modern programming languages.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Undergraduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in at least one language: Go, Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience building scalable, distributed systems and knowledge of databases/messaging.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead large-scale technical projects enabling early product scalability.
• Develop robust software that serves a large user base.
• Lead system design to ensure stability, performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes and culture.

Skills

Go

Python

Java

C++

Tools

MySQL

Redis

Kafka

Job description

Responsibilities

TikTok LIVE Foundation: The TikTok LIVE Foundation team supports the TikTok LIVE SMB Service, which aims to help TikTok's small and medium-sized business (SMB) merchants and creators diversify their customer acquisition strategies and business operations through live streaming by enhancing product capabilities, providing creator services, and offering professional live streaming content for users.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2027. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at our Company. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2027. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. 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 our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in November/December 2026. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company.

You will:

• Plan and lead large-scale technical projects to lay the foundation for the iterative development and scale of early products
• Develop robust, efficient technology products that serve 1 billion users
• Lead and improve system design and architecture to ensure high stability, performance, and reliability of the product
• Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work in rapid product development.
• Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes, and culture, improve R&D quality, efficiency and experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++.
• Experience building scalable, highly available, distributed and mission-critical systems.
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, data structures and algorithms
• In depth knowledge of common databases and messaging frameworks like MySQL/Redis/Kafka

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to work closely with diverse stakeholders and have good communication skills
• Self-driven, positive, cooperative and willing to keep learning at all times