Frontend Software Engineer, TikTok LIVE - Australia

TikTok; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is building the LIVE ecosystem with a focus on user-facing products across web, mobile and desktop platforms, coordinating full-stack systems in Sydney. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate designs into responsive interfaces and advance frontend techniques for best user experience.

We value experience with React/Angular/Vue, large-scale projects, responsive design, performance optimization and familiarity with AI coding tools like Claude Code or Codex.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong front-end foundation with knowledge of React, Angular or Vue.js.
• Experience contributing to large-scale projects.
• Familiar with responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, performance tuning, and frontend toolchains.
• Collaborative, proactive problem-solver with attention to detail.
• Experience using AI coding tools like Claude Code or Codex in real projects.

Responsibilities

• Construct TikTok LIVE ecosystem across web/mobile/desktop and support user-facing products.
• Collaborate with clients, back-end developers, and UX/UI designers to translate wireframes into responsive interfaces.
• Stay up-to-date with front-end trends and optimize applications for best user experience.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues with QA to ensure robust code.
• Contribute to engineering infra tools and platforms to improve efficiency.

Skills

Front-end development

React/Angular/Vue.js

Large-scale projects

Cross-functional collaboration

AI coding tools (Claude Code/Codex)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React Native

Flutter

Node.js

Three.js

WebGL

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the construction of TikTok LIVE ecosystem, with a primary focus on supporting user-side products across diverse web/mobile/desktop platforms, and coordinating full-stack systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including client and back-end developers, as well as UX/UI designers, to translate design wireframes and concepts into responsive, visually engaging user interfaces.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends in front-end technologies, proposing and implementing innovative solutions to enhance our products, optimizing applications for ultimate user experience
• Conduct thorough troubleshooting and debugging of issues, collaborating with the QA team to ensure the highest quality and robustness of code.
• Contribute to decision-making processes and development of engineering infra tools or platforms aimed at improving overall efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical fields
• Solid computer foundation and high proficiency in front-end technology, with understanding of at least one framework (React, Angular or Vue.js)
• Proven experience contributing to large-scale projects
• Familiarity with responsive design principles, cross-browser compatibility, perf optimization, frontend engineering tool-chain and industry best practices
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive 'can do' mindset
• Experience developing with or using AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or AI-powered IDE plugins, with practical experience applying AI coding capabilities in real-world software development workflows.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Experience preferably in cross-platform (React Native, Flutter, PC), full-stack (Node.js based), interactive rendering (Three.js, WebGL) or Low-code/No-code system development

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.