Backend Software Engineer, TikTok Live Revenue - Australia Sydney Technology - Backend Regular

TikTok; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok Live Revenue Engineering team in Sydney is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to help build and scale the revenue ecosystem, including gifting and live features, for billions of users and creators. You will contribute to real-time, high-performance infrastructure and collaborate with product managers to deliver impactful features.

You will work on large-scale projects, implement robust services, and drive engineering best practices, with a strong emphasis on distributed systems,

Qualifications

• Experience in scalable, distributed systems.
• Proficient in at least one of the languages Go, Python, Java, C++.
• Knowledge of databases and messaging systems (MySQL/Redis/Kafka).
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead large-scale technical projects to support iterative development and scale of early products.
• Develop robust, efficient technology products that serve 1 billion users.
• Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes, and culture.
• Research and apply cutting-edge domain and technical knowledge into products.

Skills

Distributed systems

Go

Python

Java

C++

Communication

Tools

MySQL

Redis

Kafka

Job description

Backend Software Engineer, TikTok Live Revenue - Australia

Location:

Sydney

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

M4552

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Responsibilities

About TikTok Live Revenue Engineering Team: TikTok Live revenue engineering team is responsible for building the cutting-edge revenue ecosystem which includes gifting and other revenue features that are innovative, secure and intuitive for our users. As an important member of the engineering team, you will build solutions that affect millions of users and live streamers.We are looking for passionate and talented engineers to join us to build up and optimize a real-time, high-performance, large-scale distributed infrastructure for live streaming at TikTok. We will be deeply involved in the developmental lifecycle of critical product features, and collaborate closely with product managers to deliver the best live streaming experience for live streamers and viewers.

ResponsibilitiesYou 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
• Contribute to engineering strategy, tooling, processes, and culture
• Research and apply cutting-edge domain and technical knowledge into products

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• As a world-class engineer, you have rich working experience in scalable, highly available, distributed and mission-critical systems
• Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, data structures and algorithms In depth knowledge of common databases and messaging frameworks like MySQL/Redis/Kafka
• Able to work closely with diverse stakeholders and have good communication skills

Preferred Qualification:

• Self-driven, positive, cooperative and willing to keep learning enthusiasm 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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