Backend Engineer Graduate (TikTok Shop Global E-Commerce, Search Architecture) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

TIKTOK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking recent graduates for a role in search engine research and development. The position involves using advanced machine learning algorithms to enhance user search experiences. Candidates must have strong coding skills in languages such as C++, Python, or Java and be proficient in algorithms and data structures. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, perfect for those looking to start their careers.

Benefits

Positive team atmosphere

Career growth opportunity

Paid leave

Flat organization

Qualifications

• Must be a final year or recent graduate with relevant technical discipline.
• Must have proficient coding skills with strong algorithms and data structure knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the research and development of the TikTok search engine.
• Use cutting-edge machine learning algorithms for enhanced user search experience.
• Design and develop data streams, distributed libraries, and retrieval systems.

Skills

Proficient coding skills

Strong algorithm and data structure knowledge using C++/Python/Java

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Final year or recent graduate in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Job description

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.

Job highlights

• Positive team atmosphere
• Career growth opportunity
• Paid leave
• Flat organization

Team Introduction

The Search team is mainly responsible for the search algorithm innovation and architecture research and development of TikTok Shop. We use cutting-edge machine learning technology for end-to-end modeling and continuous innovation and breakthroughs, while focusing on the construction and performance optimization of distributed systems and machine learning systems.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. 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 TikTok.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. 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 TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the research and development of the TikTok search engine, using the most cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and massive data to make the most exciting technology and give users the best search experience; here you can realize your architectural dreams without historical baggage.
• Participate in the search and development of TikTok Shop, and serve hundreds of millions of users of related products.
• Participate in the improvement of the search core architecture. Possible directions include:
  • Design and develop data streams, distributed libraries, and online retrieval systems for billions of web searches, and design industry-leading retrieval architectures.
  • Design large-scale data processing platforms for different genres such as video, graphics, and E-commerce, and develop industry-leading search and database building systems and feature engineering.
  • Design and develop high-availability search engine stability solutions, continuously optimize service performance, and provide high-throughput, low-latency, and high-availability search online services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Final year or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficient coding skills, strong algorithm and data structure using C++/Python/Java.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in information retrieval, machine learning system development is preferred;
• Experience in distributed computing, storage systems, and development is a plus.

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