Backend Software Engineer - Governance Platform Singapore Technology - Backend Regular

TikTok

Singapore

On-site

SGD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to contribute to the Governance Platform in Singapore. You will design and develop scalable backend services, focusing on local governance policies, transaction governance, and risk blocking as part of our global localization efforts.

Ideal candidates have strong proficiency in Java or Golang, experience with Linux, MySQL, RPC/MQ, caching, and microservices, and at least five years in a related role.

Qualifications

  • Proficient in at least one programming language: Java, Golang, Python or C++.
  • Familiar with Linux systems, MySQL, RPC, MQ, caching technologies and microservices.
  • Good coding and documentation habits; understand design patterns and principles.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop the TikTok local service governance platform.
  • Decompose and implement product requirements across timelines and urgency levels.
  • Write technical documents and design plans; research advanced technologies.

Skills

Java
Golang
Linux
MySQL
RPC
MQ
Caching
Microservices
Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Backend Software Engineer - Governance Platform
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Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A259773

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Responsibilities

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.Why Join UsCreation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.Join us.We are the team that is mainly responsible for the Local Service Governance of TikTok. This includes formulating policies for merchants and creators, transaction governance, content recognition, risk blocking and other strategies, to ensure they are aligned with Globalization and Localization, continuously optimizing the platform content ecology, improving user experience, and striving to become the best global local life platform in terms of user experience.The role will be responsible for- Responsible for the design and development of the TikTok local service governance platform;- Deeply understand the business, provide users with intelligent and efficient service solutions through abstraction;- Reasonably decompose and implement product requirements of different periods and urgency levels;- Write technical documents and design plans for related products;- Learn and research advanced technologies in the industry to maintain technological progress.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications- Proficient in at least one programming language, such as Java, Golang, Python, or C++; Candidates with Java or Golang experience are preferred;- Familiar with common Internet technologies, including but not limited to Linux systems and principles, MySQL, RPC, MQ, caching technologies, and microservice architectures;- Possess good coding and documentation habits, pay attention to code style, familiar with basic design patterns and principles, and continuously focus and optimize projects;Preferred Qualifications- Good team communication and collaboration skills- Minimum 5 years of working experience in relevant industry- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent majors with experienceTikTok 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.

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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.

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