Site Reliability Engineer Graduate (Technical Infrastructure) - 2027 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer Graduate (Technical Infrastructure) for a 2027 start. You will join a leading SRE team handling storage, computing, and databases, focusing on reliability, scalability, and automation at scale.

You will work with Python, Go, and Java, contribute to system design, and receive mentorship as you grow in large-scale operations and cost optimization strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Development, CS, CE, or related field.
• Solid knowledge of Linux OS, storage, and network IO.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, and/or Java.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable core infrastructure and establish reliability standards.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues and improve high-availability architecture.
• Develop automated operation solutions for large-scale systems.
• Assist in cost optimization and capacity planning for infrastructure.

Skills

Python

Go

Java

Linux

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Software Development / CS / CE

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Spark

Flink

Function as a Service

RPC Framework

Service Mesh

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer Graduate (Technical Infrastructure) - 2027 Start (BS/MS)

About the Team We manage critical infrastructure systems across storage, computing, and databases. As a leading SRE team at TikTok's Technical Infrastructure, we solve complex scalability challenges through expert system design and automation.

You’ll work independently on diverse projects while receiving strong mentorship, applying your skills in coding, algorithms, and systems architecture to maintain reliable infrastructure at scale. Our team combines technical excellence with a collaborative culture that values intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives. We provide an environment where engineers can take ownership of projects while growing their expertise in large-scale system design and operations.

Responsibilities

• Reliability Oversight: Ensure the unwavering performance and efficiency of our core infrastructure, establishing reliability standards and recovery SOPs.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve technical issues, conduct bottleneck analyses, and orchestrate enhancements to our system’s high availability architecture.
• Efficiency Mastery: Develop automated operation solutions for large-scale systems, collaborating closely with system development teams to facilitate seamless iteration.
• Cost Optimization: Manage the intricacies of millions of CPUs by implementing delivery standards, monitoring systems, and strategizing budgets for the optimization of company costs.

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

About the Team We manage critical infrastructure systems across storage, computing, and databases. As a leading SRE team at TikTok's Technical Infrastructure, we solve complex scalability challenges through expert system design and automation.

You’ll work independently on diverse projects while receiving strong mentorship, applying your skills in coding, algorithms, and systems architecture to maintain reliable infrastructure at scale. Our team combines technical excellence with a collaborative culture that values intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives. We provide an environment where engineers can take ownership of projects while growing their expertise in large-scale system design and operations.

Responsibilities

• Reliability Oversight: Ensure the unwavering performance and efficiency of our core infrastructure, establishing reliability standards and recovery SOPs.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve technical issues, conduct bottleneck analyses, and orchestrate enhancements to our system’s high availability architecture.
• Efficiency Mastery: Develop automated operation solutions for large-scale systems, collaborating closely with system development teams to facilitate seamless iteration.
• Cost Optimization: Manage the intricacies of millions of CPUs by implementing delivery standards, monitoring systems, and strategizing budgets for the optimization of company costs.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's/Masters' degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Solid basic knowledge of computer software, understanding of Linux operating system, storage, network IO and other related principles.
• Familiar with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Go, and Java.

Knowledge of design patterns and coding principles is necessary.

• Have coding experience in at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Java, Go, or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with computing & big data, and system experience with the following: Kubernetes, Docker/Containers, AIops, Spark, Flink, Function as a service, RPC Framework, and Service Mesh.

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