Backend Software Engineer Graduate (Global LIVE Money Platform) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

TIKTOK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore seeks passionate engineers to build and optimize a real-time, high-performance infrastructure for live streaming. This role offers graduates opportunities to lead projects and innovate. Ideal candidates have a strong background in computer science and proficiency in programming languages like Go, Python, Java, or C++. The position includes competitive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Yoga and fitness

Six insurances and one fund

Competitive compensation

Flexible hours

Housing subsidy

Qualifications

• Final year or recent graduate with a relevant technical background.
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience in high scalable, highly available systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in planning and leading large-scale technical projects.
• Develop robust technology products serving 1 billion users.
• Research and apply cutting-edge domain and technical knowledge.

Skills

Proficient in Go

Proficient in Python

Proficient in Java

Proficient in C++

Good communication skills

Self-driven

Education

Background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

MySQL

Redis

Kafka

Job description

Overview

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

• Yoga and fitness
• Six insurances and one fund
• Five insurances and one fund
• Stock options
• Positive team atmosphere
• Career growth opportunity
• Paid leave
• Flat organization
• 100+ mil users
• Industry experts
• Meal allowance
• Meals provided
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible hours
• Housing subsidy

Responsibilities

With the enormous growth of live streaming in recent years, our mission is to inspire real-time interactions and help live streamers connect to people from all corners of the globe.

We are looking for passionate and talented engineers to join us to build and optimize a real-time, high-performance, large-scale distributed infrastructure for live streaming in TikTok. You will be deeply involved in the developmental lifecycle of critical product features and collaborate closely with product managers to deliver the best live streaming experience for all live streamers and audience alike.

TikTok live money platform team will provide strong support for more and richer interactions between TikTok live streamers and audience. In the real world, it will benefit our streamers and power TikTok to develop at a higher speed and safely.

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.

You will:

• Play a critical role in planning and leading large-scale technical projects to lay the foundation for the iterative development and scale of early products
• Participate in developing robust, efficient technology products that serve 1 billion users
• Be a key member in improving architecture to ensure high stability and performance
• Be Involved in researching and applying cutting-edge domain and technical knowledge into products which could benefit world wide TikTok users.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Final year or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, Java, C++.
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, data structures and algorithms in depth knowledge of common databases and messaging frameworks like MySQL/Redis/Kafka
• Able to work closely with diverse stakeholders and have good communication skills
• Self-driven, positive, cooperative and willing to keep learning enthusiasm at all times

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high scalable, highly available, distributed and mission-critical systems.
• Large scale client-facing industry project development experience.

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