Backend Software Engineer (Location-Based Services), TikTok Local Service

TIKTOK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a talented individual to join its LBS team in Singapore. The role involves building a global POI database and enhancing local service integration. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science and proficiency in at least one programming language like Golang or Java. Join a collaborative and innovative environment where creativity drives project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Java, Golang, PHP, Python, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Build a global POI database and nearby search service.
• Develop core POI processing system and related modules.
• Collaborate with AI engineers for system performance improvements.

Skills

Java

Golang

PHP

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Linux systems

MySQL

NoSQL

microservices architecture

Job description

Responsibilities

TikTok LBS Platform's goal is to build a global high-quality LBS database and high-performance LBS services that connects TikTok users with nearby merchants and local services.

• Build a global POI (Point of Interest) database, multi source POI integration and POI nearby search service to support TikTok local services.
• Build geocoding database, geocoding service, and IP Location service to support TikTok local services and monetization product.
• Here, you’ll be exploring cutting-edge technology alongside experts, pushing the boundaries of imagination. Here, every line of your code will serve billions of users. Here, the team is professional and driven, with a collaborative atmosphere that is equal and relaxed.
• Participate in building an online streaming data scheduling system to ensure overall data scheduling performance and high scalability.
• Participate in constructing the entire POI (Point of Interest) data access process and the online/offline data cleansing modules.
• Engage in developing the core POI processing system, including admission, integration, and aggregation service modules, to meet daily data update requirements at the billion level.
• Continuously analyze and deeply explore system deficiencies to improve system performance and stability.
• Collaborate with AI engineers to establish efficient module update and release mechanisms and processes, enhancing the overall system development and iteration efficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Java, Golang, PHP, Python, or C++, with a preference for experience in Golang or Java.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of common internet technologies, including but not limited to Linux systems and principles, MySQL, NoSQL, RPC, MQ, caching technologies, and microservices architecture.
• Bonus: Experience with building high-concurrency services.
• Good coding and documentation, with attention to code style, familiar with fundamental design patterns and principles, with the ability to continuously monitor and optimize the projects undertaken, and coordinate various parties to drive project implementation.
• Bonus: Understanding of POI data processing workflows, with practical experience in systematic construction such as admission, integration, and aggregation.
• Prior experience with POI ecosystem big data processing and data management is preferred.

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.