Backend Software Engineer, TikTok Live Foundation (Sydney) Sydney Technology - Backend Regular

TikTok; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Backend Software Engineer for the Live Foundation in Sydney. You will design and scale services powering billions of interactions and work with cross-functional teams to build robust architectures.

You should be proficient in Go, Python, Java, or C++, and have strong experience with distributed systems, databases, and messaging frameworks. The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and a continuous learning mindset.

Qualifications

• Proficient in at least one of the languages Go, Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience building scalable, highly available, distributed and mission-critical systems.
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, data structures and algorithms.
• Able to work with diverse stakeholders and communicate effectively.
• Self-driven, eager to learn and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead large-scale technical projects to lay foundation for product scale.
• Develop robust technology to serve billions of users.
• Lead and improve system design for high stability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes and culture.

Skills

Go

Python

Java

C++

Distributed systems

Algorithms

SQL

Tools

MySQL

Redis

Kafka

Job description

Backend Software Engineer, TikTok Live Foundation (Sydney)

Location

Sydney

Employment Type

Regular

Job Code

A110342A

Responsibilities

About TikTok LIVE Foundation Team:Our team aims to help TikTok's SMB merchants and creators obtain more diverse customer acquisition and business operation methods through live streaming by building product capabilities and providing creator services, and to offer professional live streaming content for users. We are looking for passionate and talented engineers to join us and empower content understanding in SMB business. We are working on cutting-edge content understanding topics and engaging with industry recognition and intention recognition for our creators, enhancing LIVE content diversity and creator monetization.

• 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

• 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/KafkaPreferred 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

Job Information

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.

Acknowledgment of Country

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.

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