Backend Engineering Manager - TikTok Shop (Supply Chain and Logistics)

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform in Singapore is looking for a Backend Engineering Manager to oversee the development of their logistics products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend systems, proficient in programming languages, and possess strong leadership qualities. Join us in revolutionizing e-commerce through technology and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of large scale backend system development experience.
• 2+ years managing or leading a software engineering team.
• Familiar with common SQL optimisation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for backend development of logistics products.
• Technical solution design and implementation.
• Collaborate with R&D, product, QA, and operations teams.

Skills

Backend programming languages

System design principles

Team leadership

MySQL

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C/C++/PHP/Java/Golang

NoSQL technologies like Redis, Memcached

Job description

Backend Engineering Manager - TikTok Shop (Supply Chain and Logistics)

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: Regular

Job Code: A148866

About the Team

TikTok Shop is a content e-commerce business with international short video product as the carrier. It is committed to becoming the first choice for users to discover and purchase good products with affordable prices. TikTok Shop hopes to provide users with more tailored and efficient consumption experience, enabling merchants to receive reliable platform services in different scenarios such as live e-commerce, short video content e-commerce, so as to make more affordable and high-quality products sell easily and a better life within reach.

The global supply chain and logistics team is at the forefront of revolutionizing e-commerce, powering the entire lifecycle of goods on our platform. From sourcing top-quality sellers and products to sparking interest sales and ensuring seamless fulfillment and delivery, we are crafting a cutting-edge digital supply chain solution that delivers unparalleled efficiency, collaboration, and management across multiple industries and roles.

Our vision extends beyond the digital realm, as we build and optimise offline logistics capabilities, including state-of-the-art warehouses, streamlined customs processes, robust transportation networks, and efficient distribution systems. By integrating advanced data intelligence, smart equipment, and innovative operational strategies, we empower merchants with enhanced logistics capabilities, guaranteeing reliable fulfilment and elevating the consumer experience on our platform. Our technology also helps our third-party logistics partners improve their operations, ensuring orders reach our customers faster and cheaper, and reducing fault tolerance throughout an order's journey from seller to buyer.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for backend development of TikTok Shop's logistics products.
• Responsible for business abstraction, technical solution design, and implementation of TikTok Shop's logistics.
• Gain a deep understanding of business needs, drive development through technology, participate in technical planning, make sound technical choices, and ensure successful implementation.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, product, QA, and operations teams across multiple countries to support logistics requirements in various markets.
• Participate in onboarding, training, and code reviews; identify and solve system performance bottlenecks and other technical challenges; promote architectural optimisation; and improve team effectiveness, cohesion, and overall productivity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Programming & System Analysis, Science (Computer Studies) or related discipline.
• 2+ years managing or leading a software engineering team.
• 5+ years of large scale backend system development experience.
• Proficient in at least one mainstream backend programming language, framework, and related ecosystem (such as C/C++/PHP/Java/Golang), with strong architectural ability and good coding practices.
• Familiar with MySQL usage and features, and knowledgeable about common SQL optimisation techniques.
• Understand common architectural design principles, including but not limited to service-oriented architecture, asynchronous systems, high availability, and scalability; possess systematic problem-solving skills, strong abstraction abilities, and domain modeling capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with NoSQL technologies such as Redis, Memcached, and TiDB; experience with large-scale system design and development.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or e-commerce development.
• Strong teamwork, proactiveness, and ability to drive projects forward.

Job Information

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.