Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Trust And Safety Engineering) (Nov 2026)

Htu; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking Backend Software Engineer Graduates (Trust and Safety Engineering) to contribute to safety-related systems for international live streaming. You will work on safety processes, user perception, and efficiency improvements as part of a global team.

Ideal candidates have recently completed or are completing a Bachelor's degree in a related field and are proficient in programming languages such as Python, Go, PHP, C++, or Java.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software development, computer science, computer engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in designing data structures, building algorithms, and at least one programming language: python / go / php / c++ / java.

Responsibilities

• Research and development of trust and safety related systems and product functionalities on international live streaming products.
• Enhance safety experience for a large number of international users and build high-concurrency, high-stability systems.
• Explore business requirements to find solutions for live streaming safety issues.

Skills

Software development

Algorithms

Data structures

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/CE/Software

Job description

The Trust and Safety (TnS) engineering team is responsible for protecting our users from harmful content and abusive behaviours. With the continuous efforts of our trust and safety engineering team, TikTok can provide the best user experience and bring joy to everyone in the world. Our team is responsible for achieving goals by building content moderation process systems, rule engine, strategy systems, feature engine, human moderation platforms, risk insight systems and all kinds of supportive platforms across TnS organization.

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the research and development of trust and safety related systems and product functionalities on international live streaming products, including but not limited to: safety process, user perception, review efficiency improvement, strategy platform construction, etc;
• Responsible for enhancing the safety experience of a large number of international live streaming users, and building high-concurrency, high-stability systems for higher daily active users;
• In-depth exploration and analysis of business requirements and products to find solutions for live streaming safety issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's or above degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in designing data structures, building algorithms, and at least one programming language: python / go / php / c++ / java.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have excellent problem analysis and driving ability, good at thinking about the underlying causes of problems, and adept at summarizing and concluding;
• Great communication and teamwork skills;
• Good teamwork, communication skills, and service awareness, proactive and optimistic, strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation.

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.

Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Trust and Safety Engineering) (Nov 2026) • Sydney, NSW, AU