Backend Software Engineer - Inference Optimization

TIKTOK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore seeks a Software Engineer specialized in machine learning applications. This role involves optimizing algorithm integration and architectural design while collaborating with business teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Computer Science and proficiency in C/C++, Python, and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow. You will work in an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters creativity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Master at least one of the following languages in a Linux environment: C/C++, Python, Go.
• Master at least one state-of-the-art machine learning framework (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business teams to optimize algorithm integration plans.
• Architectural design and performance tuning of algorithm applications.
• Research and introduce cutting-edge engineering technologies related to algorithms.

Skills

TensorFlow

Machine Learning

Scalability

Analytical Abilities

User Experience

Architectural Design

Reliability

PyTorch

CUDA

SQL Server

Python

Fraud

Performance Tuning

Orchestration

Bridge

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

C/C++

Python

Go

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Team

Our Trust and Safety R&D team is fast growing and is responsible for building machine learning models and systems to identify and defend against internet abuse and fraud on our platform. Through continuous efforts, TikTok can provide the best user experience and bring joy to everyone in the world. Our mission is to bridge collaboration between algorithm models and business scenarios, efficiently and stably applying TnS’s algorithmic capabilities to TikTok’s business scenarios, ensuring coverage wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business teams to optimize the integration plan for algorithm applications, improve efficiency in evaluating and using algorithm applications across various business scenarios, and reduce the cost of managing and optimizing algorithm applications in different business scenarios.
• Be responsible for the architectural design, development, and performance tuning of algorithm applications, solving technical challenges such as high concurrency, high reliability, and high scalability. Work covers resource scheduling, task orchestration, model training, model inference, model management, dataset management, and workflow orchestration.
• Be responsible for researching and introducing cutting‑edge engineering technologies related to algorithms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Master at least one of the following languages in a Linux environment: C/C++, Python, Go.
• Master at least one state-of-the-art machine learning framework (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong analytical abilities and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in large‑scale tech companies.
• Familiarity with model optimization algorithms such as quantization and pruning.
• Practical experience in performance optimization/tuning of deep learning model training/inference.
• Practical experience in CUDA programming and TensorRT.
• Familiarity with LLM model inference frameworks such as VLLM and TensorRT‑LLM.

Skills

• TensorFlow
• Machine Learning
• Scalability
• Analytical Abilities
• User Experience
• Architectural Design
• Reliability
• PyTorch
• CUDA
• SQL Server
• Python
• Fraud
• Performance Tuning
• Orchestration
• Bridge
• Linux

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 celebrate diverse voices and create an environment that reflects the communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Location: Software Engineer • D01 Cecil, Marina, People’s Park, Raffles Place, SG